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

Q: How much is the award amount for Police Officers and Firefighters Survivors’ Educational Assistance Program (POFSEAP) 2026 or 2027?

The award amount is based on funding for the academic year.

Q: When is the application deadline for Police Officers and Firefighters Survivors’ Educational Assistance Program (POFSEAP) 2026 or 2027?

The application deadline can change each academic year. Please use the Apply Now button to view the most recent deadline.

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.

Apply Now

View Grant / Fellowship Data

Request to Update or Remove This Grant / Fellowship. The CollegeWhale ID number for this Grant / Fellowship is #14991. This Grant / Fellowship was added in December 2024 and last reviewed by a member of our staff on April, 2025.

We are a human curated site and want our Grant / Fellowship database as accurate and up-to-date as possible. We appreciate your help in notifying us of any incorrect or out of date information pertaining to this Grant / Fellowship!

This Grant / Fellowship is tagged with the following criteria: Alabama

Grant Categorization

Alabama Grants

Compare Top Grants (CollegeWhale FastFind™)

The CollegeWhale FastFind™ surfaces similar grants based on this grant’s criteria. Sort by award amount, deadline month, or estimated effort to quickly identify strong college funding opportunities.

Alabama National Guard Educational Assistance Program (ANGEAP)

The Alabama National Guard Educational Assistance Program (ANGEAP) provides financial support for members of the Alabama National Guard pursuing higher education. The program is designed to cover tuition, fees, and other educational expenses for guard members enrolled in accredited post-secondary

Award: $500 Deadline: Rolling Est. Application Time: Low (23 min)

Alabama Math and Science Teacher Education Program (AMSTEP)

AMSTEP is a grant program designed to encourage students to pursue degrees in mathematics or science education with the goal of becoming teachers in Alabama public schools. This program is essential in addressing the shortage of qualified math and science

Award: $5,000 Deadline: Rolling Est. Application Time: Low (23 min)

Alabama Student Grant Program (ASGP)

The Alabama Student Grant Program (ASGP) is a long-standing state initiative created to help Alabama residents access higher education at eligible private, nonprofit colleges and universities across the state. Unlike many financial aid programs, ASGP is non-need-based, meaning students qualify

Award: $3,000 Deadline: Rolling Est. Application Time: Low (13 min)

Alabama Student Assistance Program

The Alabama Student Assistance Program (ASAP) is a need-based state grant created to support financially vulnerable undergraduate students pursuing higher education within Alabama. Funded jointly by the federal government and the State of Alabama, ASAP provides vital financial assistance to

Award: $300 Deadline: Rolling Est. Application Time: Low (23 min)

Alabama Student Grant Program

The Alabama Student Grant Program is designed to provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need. The program is available to students attending eligible public and private colleges and universities in Alabama. This grant is awarded based on

Award: Varies Deadline: Rolling Est. Application Time: Low (23 min)

This comprehensive collection of grants is curated from our regularly updated databases. To explore all available scholarship matches, visit our Grant Database.

Multi Million Dollar College Grant & Fellowship Database.

CollegeWhale offers one of the only true College Grant and Fellowship Databases online. Our College Grant and Fellowship Database is one of the largest databases, containing multi-millions of dollars in college Grant and Fellowship money. Unlike other online databases, ours is college Grant and Fellowship specific, it is not mixed with college scholarship opportunities. Get matched with TONS of college Grants and Fellowships in just a few simple clicks. Grant and Fellowship money for college made simple, period.

Find More Grants