In addition to the Foundation's scholarship programs, survivors of fallen firefighters may be eligible for educational assistance from other programs. Please contact these agencies and organizations directly for information.

» Who is eligible for PSOEA?

Provides support for higher education expenses through an established monthly allowance for eligible survivors. It may be used to defray expenses such as tuition and fees, room and board, books, supplies, and other education-related costs.

For classes taken after October 1, 2009, the program offers up to $925 per month for full-time students and lesser amounts for part-time students.

This educational assistance program is limited to survivors who qualified for Public Safety Officers' Benefits. It covers eligible survivors of Federal, state, and local fire and emergency services personnel killed in the line of duty since January 1, 1978.

Spouses are eligible for benefits at any time. Children are only eligible for expenses that occur prior to their 27th birthday.

All awards are reduced by the amount of other governmental assistance that a student is eligible to receive.

» More: About the W. H. "Howie" McClennan Scholarship

Makes annual scholarship awards available to children of firefighters who died in the line of duty. The applicant's parent must have been a member in good standing of the International Association of Fire Fighters at the time of death.