Undocumented Students No Longer Eligible for Career, Technical Training Programs
Matthew Arrojas
July 28, 2025
Undocumented students are not eligible for traditional federal financial aid, but for over two decades they were able to participate in career and technical education programs funded by the federal government.
For over 25 years, undocumented immigrants have been able to access career and technical education programs.
Recent guidance from the Trump administration removes eligibility for these students.
This will impact individuals taking part in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act programs.
Some student advocacy groups chided the policy reversal.
Undocumented immigrants can no longer participate in federal career and technical education programs.
The Department of Education (ED) issued new guidance July 10 that states noncitizens aren’t eligible for technical and adult education programs, breaking with nearly 30 years of tradition.
