Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grant (LEPD)

Provider:California Student Aid Commission

Award Amount

Varies

Number of Awards

Multiple

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About This Scholarship

The Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grant Program (LEPD) provides a need-based educational grant to dependents and spouses of California peace officers, firefighters, law enforcement, and Department of Corrections employees who lost their lives or were totally disabled in the line of duty. The grant is available for up to four years and requires a separate application in addition to the FAFSA or CADAA.

Award Amount

Varies

Number of Awards

Multiple

Application Details

Time to Apply

60+ min

Frequency

Annually

Eligibility Requirements

Be a dependent or spouse of an employee who lost his/her life in the line of duty or was totally disabled as a result of an accident or injury in the performance of duty in the following professions: California peace and law enforcement officers, Employees of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and Division of Juvenile Justice, Firefighters and Tribal Firefighters

Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA)

Be currently enrolled at least half-time in an undergraduate program at a Cal Grant eligible school

Demonstrate financial need

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Scholarship Details

Amount
Varies
Total amount awarded to successful applicants
Awards
Multiple
Number of awards offered
Deadline
June 30, 2026
Time to Apply
60+ min
Frequency
Annually

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