Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to PELL-eligible students whose parent or guardian died in the line of duty while performing as a public safety officer. It was created on March 23, 2018 through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018. Qualifying students are eligible to receive a maximum Federal Pell Grant for the award year for which the determination of eligibility is made.

For purposes of the Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship, a public safety officer is:
As defined in section 1204 of title 1 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Sage Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3796b); OR a fire police officer, defined as an individual who is serving in accordance with State and local law as an officially recognized or designated member of a legally organized public safety agency and provides scene security or directs traffic in response to any fire drill, fire call, or other fire, rescue, or police emergency, or at a planned special event.

Eligibility criteria:
• As determined by the FAFSA, must be PELL eligible and have a PELL eligible SAI (Student Aid Index).
• Must be less than 24 years of age or enrolled at an institution of higher education at the time of parent’s or guardian’s death.

Student Name*

First NameLast Name

RMU ID (RXXXXXXX)

Email Address*

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Name of Parent/Guardian:*

Relationship:*

Date of Parent/Guardian's Death:*

Where you enrolled in college at the time of death?*

YesNe

In order to qualify, proper documentation is required. Please read the following options, check all that apply, and upload appropriate documentation.*

A determination letter acknowledging eligibility for certain federal benefits under the Public Safety Officers Benefit (PSOB) program administered by the Department of Justice;A written letter of attestation of determination made by a state or local government official with supervisory or other relevant oversight authority of an individual who died in the line of duty while serving as a public safety officer as defined above;Documentation of the student qualifying for a state tuition or other state benefit accorded to the children orother family members of a public safety officer consistent with the definition in 42 U.S.C 3796b, or as a fire police officer as noted above; orOther documentation from a credible source that describes or reports the circumstances of the death and the occupation of the parent or guardian;I submitted proof of eligibility in a prior year and, to my knowledge, remain eligible this year.

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I certify that the above information, and attached document(s), are true and accurate.

Student Signature*