Police Officers and Firefighters Survivors’ Educational Assistance Program (POFSEAP)

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Name: Police Officers and Firefighters Survivors’ Educational Assistance Program (POFSEAP)

Award Amount: Varies; covers tuition, fees, books, and supplies

Information And Eligibility:
The Police Officers and Firefighters Survivors’ Educational Assistance Program (POFSEAP) provides financial assistance to dependents and spouses of Alabama police officers and firefighters who were killed in the line of duty. The program aims to honor their service by supporting the educational goals of their families.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be the dependent or eligible spouse of a deceased Alabama police officer or firefighter.
Must be a legal resident of Alabama.
Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at a public post-secondary institution in Alabama.
Must maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by the institution.

Application Requirements:

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Submit the POFSEAP application through the Alabama Commission on Higher Education.
Provide proof of eligibility, such as documentation of the officer’s or firefighter’s death in the line of duty.

Deadline: Varies; consult the Alabama Commission on Higher Education for details.

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