Many good jobs have "middle skill" requirements that can be met through post-high school, non-degree training. This often takes the form of short-term education and training programs that lead to an industry-recognized credential. The best designed short-term programs are embedded in a longer-term career pathway program, enabling students to "stack" credentials. This helps students secure jobs more quickly, pursue additional credentials throughout their careers, and earn family-supporting wages. However, without federal financial aid, specifically Pell grants, from the Higher Education Act (HEA), students can only access these types of programs by paying out of pocket. Employer assistance and state, local, and institutional support are all too rare. This brief explains why high-quality, short-term education and training programs that are part of a career pathway should be eligible for Pell grants.