Public Safety Memorial Grant

Program Type


Non-Need Based Grant

Purpose


Provides grant funds to the dependent children of Georgia law enforcement officers, firefighters, prison guards, and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty. Funds may used towards the cost of attendance at eligible public colleges, universities, or technical colleges in Georgia.

Eligibility


  1. Be the dependent child of a Georgia law enforcement officer, firefighter, prison guard, or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) who was permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty;
  2. Be enrolled in a Georgia public college, university, or technical college as a full-time (12 hours) undergraduate student seeking a college degree or technical certificate/diploma;
  3. Be a legal resident of Georgia 12 months prior to receiving aid;
  4. Be a U.S. citizen or national of the U.S. or have evidence from INS of eligible permanent resident alien status;
  5. Be in compliance with Selective Service registration requirements;
  6. Be in compliance with the Georgia Drug-Free Postsecondary Education Act of 1990;
  7. Not be in default or owe a refund on a student financial aid program;
  8. Maintain satisfactory academic progress, as defined by the college.

Value


Recipients receive an award that covers their total cost of attendance at an eligible public postsecondary institution, minus other student financial aid.

Application Procedure


If you believe you are eligible to receive the Public Safety Memorial Grant (PSMG), the following information will assist you:

  1. Complete a Public Safety Memorial Grant application by filling out the paper application. Click here PDF opens to new window for the application.
  2. Once you have completed the application, your college will certify your eligibility to GSFC.
  3. You will be asked to submit documentation regarding the accident or incident resulting in death or disability to GSFC.
  4. GSFC will notify you when processing is complete and the award is being made.
  5. Student must reapply each year.

Other Information


Recipients are eligible to receive payment for a maximum of eight semesters or 12 quarters of undergraduate study.

You can read the official program regulations Link opens to new window for full details about Public Safety Memorial Grant guidelines, policies, and procedures.


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