State tuition and fee exemption for an eligible surviving spouse or child of a deceased person who met specified public-agency employment and duty requirements (active law enforcement or active fire suppression/prevention). Eligibility and enrollment conditions and income limits apply; contact campus financial aid office for details.
Award amount
Varies
Number of awards
Multiple
Frequency
Other
Deadline
Not specified
Time to apply
30–60 min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Be the surviving spouse or child of a deceased person who was a resident of California
The deceased was employed by a public agency, or was a contractor or employee of a contractor, performing services for a public agency
The deceased had principal duties consisting of active law enforcement service or active fire suppression and prevention
Death occurred in the performance of active law enforcement or fire suppression/prevention duties, or as a result of an accident or injury incurred in the performance of those duties
If surviving spouse or child of a contractor (or employee of a contractor) performing services for a public agency: be enrolled as an undergraduate student at a CCC, CSU, or UC campus
Based on current FAFSA or CADAA, have annual income (including parental support) not exceeding the maximum household income and asset level for a Cal Grant B applicant
Confirm eligibility
Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.
Gather required materials
Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.
Submit through the official program
Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.
Important
Deadlines are set by the scholarship provider. Always confirm dates and instructions on the official site. TuitionCovered does not process applications for external scholarships.
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