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Public Safety Memorial Grant

Program Type

Non-Need Based Grant

Purpose

To assist 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 by providing grant funds toward 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. Student must be an undergraduate.

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 clicking here.
  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. Renewing eligible students may apply online using GSFAPPS by clicking here.

To renew a PSMG, please contact the Financial Aid Office at the college you are attending.

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 for full details about Public Safety Memorial Grant guidelines, policies, and procedures.


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