The Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship is offered to a student whose parent or guardian died in the line of duty while performing as a public safety officer. If you are eligible, you may receive an increased amount of federal financial aid under the program.
Eligibility is based on the following:
- You are Pell Grant eligible
- You were less than 24 years old when your parent or guardian died; or
- You were enrolled at an institution of higher education at the time of a parent or guardian’s death.
For consideration of this scholarship, you must contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@nwtc.edu and provide any required documentation requested. The Financial Aid Office will determine, based on documentation submitted, whether or not you meet the eligibility criteria.