Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act

Provided by U.S. Department of Education

No deadline
Varies
15–30 min

About this scholarship

Federal program that may provide additional financial assistance to immediate family members of first responders who lost their life or became disabled in the line of duty. Eligibility and details are handled through federal financial aid resources.

Quick facts

Award amount

Varies

Number of awards

Multiple

Frequency

See provider

Deadline

Not specified

Time to apply

15–30 min

Essay

May be required — check provider

Eligibility requirements

1 listed

Be an immediate family member of a first responder who lost their life or became disabled in the line of duty

How to apply

  1. 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.

  2. Gather required materials

    Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.

  3. 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.

Official scholarship page
https://www.csac.ca.gov/faforfirst

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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