The Columbia Association awards 2 scholarships annually - one for high school and one for college. Children of active, retired or deceased members in good standing of the Columbia Association for 5 years (if deceased, must have been in good standing at time of death) are eligible. Candidates for College Awards (12th Grade Students) are selected from the SAT scores. Candidates for High School Awards (8th Grade Students) are selected from the STS Closed High School Placement test. High school applications must be postmarked by March 1st, as the exam is administered in March. Applications may be obtained online at
, or by contacting the Scholarship Chairman, Deputy Chief Grace Cacciola at (917) 375-3702.
The FDNY Emerald Society awards 5 scholarships for $1,500 each. The Annual Scholarship Examination always takes place annually on the first Saturday in March. Sons, daughters, brothers and sisters of Emerald Society members in good standing (must have been dues paying member for 3 years) who will be graduating from 8th grade or junior high school are eligible. Applications are available online, from Borough Officers or Company delegates and must be mailed to the Scholarship Chairman, Dan Cavanaugh, at 15 Egbert Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10310. Child must take test given the first Saturday in March. Awards are given in May. Visit
for more information.
The Holy Name Society (Manhattan, Bronx, Staten Island) holds a Higher Education Scholarship Drawing at their annual Communion Breakfast in April. Members must be in good standing and be present at the Communion Breakfast to have their children eligible for the drawing. The Higher Education Scholarship consists of two $1,500 awards payable to any college or trade school of the winner's choice. All sons and daughters, brothers and sisters and grandchildren of members in good standing of the Holy Name Society in their twelfth year of education are eligible for the award. This also applies equally to deceased members who were in good standing at time of death. Applications can be obtained at
. Completed applications should be mailed to Scholarship Chairman William Meade, PO BOX 525, Maspeth, NY 11378.
The Holy Name Society will hold their High School Scholarship Exam at 8:30 AM on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at All Hallows High School, 111 East 164 Street, Bronx, NY 10452. Test is solely for the purpose of determining winners of the scholarship program. Five awards are granted to the highest scores. Sons and daughters, brothers, sisters and grandchildren of Holy Name Society
(including deceased members) in their eighth year of elementary education are eligible. Applications, rules and regulations can be printed at
. Mail completed applications to William Meade, PO Box 525, Maspeth, NY 11378. Applications must be submitted by November 20, 2019.
Children or grandchildren of Viking Association members in good standing of the FDNY Vikings Association for previous 3 years are eligible for this scholarship. Two $1,000 awards to children in the names of Capt. John J. Drennan and Lt. Cecil J. Kent are awarded annually. Awards can be used for High School, College or Technical School. One additional college scholarship of $2,500 is awarded by the Olsen/Barry Scholarship Fund. Awards are based on random drawing on September 1st. Visit
or contact Donald Thorsen at 718-948-4417 for more information.
The Fire Bell Club offers a one-time grant scholarship award of $1,000 to one student annually. Applications for the Fire Bell Club Scholarship Award are typically due in April, and awards are given in Mid-June. Eligibility is as follows: Active Firefighters and Fire Officers who have been accepted or are attending an accredited institution of higher learning. Firefighters/Fire Officers pursuing a degree in Fire Service Administration, Public Service Management, Nursing or a related Fire Service discipline and who have completed a minimum of twelve credits. A written statement of 500 words explaining why an applicant should be considered for the award is also required. Applications can be obtained by emailing Lizzette Perez-Cruz, FDNY College Advisor at
.
Three (3) Educational Awards worth $1000 each are available through the New York Firefighter's Burn Center Foundation. These grants shall be awarded for various types of schooling - academic, technical or a personal interest course. Eligibility is restricted to members of the Uniformed Firefighting Force, from Probationary Firefighters to Chief Officers, including Fire Marshals, Supervising Fire Marshals, Marine Engineers, Pilots and Wipers. Additional information is available online at
or by phone 718-379-1900.
- New York State Honorary Fire Chief's Association Scholarships
The Department is now accepting applications for this year's New York State Honorary Fire Chief's Association Scholarships. All active FDNY Fire Officers, Firefighters and EMS personnel who are currently enrolled or will be enrolled in college or graduate level courses during the 2019-2020 academic year are eligible to apply. 15 Scholarships of $3,000 each will be awarded. Applications are available on the FDNY Intranet. If you have any questions, please contact Catherine McGuire at 718-999-0743 or
Catherine.mcguire@fdny.nyc.gov.
Memorial Scholarships
The family and friends of Lt. Joseph Cavalieri, FF Christopher Bopp and FF James Bohan have established an A-Team Scholarship in their memory. The scholarship will award a freshman entering a private high school in September 2020 five hundred ($500) dollars each year. The student must submit an essay describing why they want to attend the particular private high school. The student must maintain a C or better average throughout high school. The scholarship competition is open to any child of an active or retired member of the UFA or UFOA. Applicants must submit an essay with parent’s name, address, phone number and work unit. All information shall be sent to FF Andrew Spadaro, L-170, 1361 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11236, Attn: A-Team Scholarship FDNY. Postmark deadline to submit essay is August 15, 2020.
- BC Matthew Ryan Memorial Scholarships
BC Matthew Ryan Memorial Scholarships are named to honor the fallen Chief who made the supreme sacrifice on September 11, 2001. Two (2) one thousand dollar scholarships are awarded annually and can be used for college/university, high school, trade school or private school.
Applicants must meet both the following criteria:- Must be the daughter or son of an active, retired or deceased (both line of duty and non-line of duty) member of the Fire Department.
- The Firefighter (not the student) must be an active, retired or deceased member who played hockey on FDNY, Firehouse, Town, Local, or League hockey team.
CLICK HERE to apply or visit
www.fdnyhockey/scholarships/ryan.org for additional information.
- FF Thomas Brick Memorial College Scholarships
In memory of FF Thomas Brick, scholarships are available to all active FDNY Firefighters & Officers. To apply, complete & return an application to Chief of Department Kilduff. Applications are available on the FDNY Intranet or by calling Katherine McGuire (718) 999-0743.
- James B. Boylan Scholarship Award
Applications for the annual James B. Boylan Scholarship Award are now available and can be obtained via email to Mr. Robert Gullickson at
rjgullickson@gmail.com. Eligibility is as follows: This scholarship is offered to children of Firefighters/Fire Officers (active and retired) entering a Catholic High School on Staten Island. Visit
www.Congressionalaward.org or contact Robert Gullickson at above email for further information. Visit
www.MaverickFoundation.com for more information about this and other scholarships offered.
- Amount of Award: $7000
- Number of Awards: 1
- Submission Date: April 1, 2019
- Date of Award: To be announced at the annual Lt. Joe Gullickson Picnic.
- NYS Honorary Fire Chiefs College Scholarship
Applications for the NYS Honorary Fire Chiefs Memorial College Scholarships are now being accepted. Two scholarships each worth $3,000 will be awarded. The scholarship is open to all active UFA members who attended college any time in 2019 - you do not need to be a full time student. Applicants must submit a three paragraph letter explaining why they should be considered for this scholarship (i.e. seeking credits for promotion, completing courses toward a degree, second career, etc.). Please include a cover sheet with your full name, assigned company, home address, email & cell phone number. Please send to: UFA, 204 East 23rd St NY, NY 10010 Attn: LeRoy McGinnis.
Applications are due by July 31, 2019.
- NYS Honorary Fire Chiefs and NYSPFF 2019 Ted Green Memorial College Scholarships
Applications for the NYS Honorary Fire Chiefs and NYS Professional Firefighters 2020 Ted Green Memorial College Scholarships are now available. Postmark deadline to submit application is
May 8th, 2020. Submit all information to: NYS Professional Firefighters Association, 174 Washington Ave., Albany, NY, 12210.
Eligibility: The scholarship competition is open to high school seniors and recent high school graduates who will not have completed more than one year of college by September 2020. Applicant must not have graduated from high school before 2019. Applicant must be a child of an active uniformed union member of the NYS Professional Firefighters Association. Members of the Executive Board or employees of the NYS Professional Firefighters Association or their children are not eligible.
Announcement of Winners: TBD
Awards: Awards are made when the recipient has registered at an accredited undergraduate college as a full-time student or any school furthering education beyond high school.
Amount: An award of $3000 is given to the student selected.
College Entrance Exams: Applicants will be required to take the SAT or ACT test. Students must have taken this examination no later than January of 2020.
Scholarship Essay: Approximately 400-500 words indicating why you should be the recipient of the award. For an application and/or additional information, visit the NYSPFFA website a
www.nyspffa.org or contact Lizzette Perez-Cruz, FDNY College Advisor, at 718-281-8465.
In memory of the deceased Firefighters, Volunteer Firefighters, Police Officers, Peace Officers, and Emergency Medical Service Workers. Award covers tuition, room & board, and allowances for books, supplies, and transportation at CUNY or SUNY for up to 4 yrs. of full-time undergraduate study. Available for the children, spouses, and financial dependents of deceased firefighters, volunteer firefighters, police officers, peace officers, and emergency medical service workers who died in the line of duty in service to the State of New York. For more info and applications go to
www.hesc.com.
- Tuttlemundo/Dolney Scholarship Fund
The Tuttlemundo / Dolney Scholarship Fund will award two $500 academic scholarships towards the college tuition of qualified dependent children. To be eligible for consideration, a child must be a dependent of a current or former member of Div 15 and currently attending a college that imposes a charge for tuition, or entering a college in September that imposes a charge for tuition. Each dependent child must submit a separate application. The winners will be published on a future Department Order. Applications must be received by
August 15, 2019, and can be obtained from the FDNY Intranet or online at
www.watkinsst.com. Please send applications through the bag to Salvatore Scafuri, E-231, B-44, or mail to 107 Watkins St. Brooklyn, NY 11212. For more information, call 718-965-8231 or 718-965-8344.
September 11th Victim Scholarships
- City of Berlin Scholarship
In response to the events of September 11, 2001, the Checkpoint Charlie Foundation (CCF) in Berlin, Germany initiated a charitable campaign entitled 'Berlin helps the USA' for children with parents who were either killed or whose health was permanently impaired due to the terrorist attacks. Since September 12, 2001, private donors in Berlin citizens all over Germany, have contributed money to this campaign. The scholarship covers a portion of tuition fees at the student's college or university. In addition, grantees have the exciting opportunity to take a partially funded trip to Berlin.
*City of Berlin Scholarship Information Sheet
*Application Form
Applications are accepted throughout the year, but must be submitted at least 3 months before beginning of the semester for which funding is requested.
- FF Michael Lynch Memorial Foundation Scholarship
Scholarships are available to children of FDNY members, victims of 9/11, and other fires and disasters in NYC. For more info, including applications, visit
www.mlynch.org.
- Needham September 11th Scholarship Fund
Available to children of FDNY members who died on September 11, 2001. For more info and applications visit
www.needhamco.com.
- NYS World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship
Available for the children, spouses, and financial dependents of victims who died or were severely and permanently disabled as a result of September 11, 2001 and the resulting rescue and recovery efforts. Award covers tuition, room & board, and allowances for books, supplies, and transportation at CUNY or SUNY for up to 4 yrs. of full-time undergraduate study. For an application visit
www.hesc.com.
High School, Trade, Graduate Programs, and Other Scholarships
- Garden of Dreams Inspire Scholarship Program - Plan to enroll for the 2020-2021 Academic School Year
- Attend an accredited two-year or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school
*Four-year program: Renewable up to three years
*Two-year program: Renewable up to one year
- Recommended by Garden of Dreams partner organization
- GPA requirement of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Official documentation supporting a learning need may be provided and taken into consideration on a case-by-case basis should a learning need affect the student’s GPA requirement for eligibility
In the event that a student must defer their award due to military service, medical, or a family-related event, the deferred renewal will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
Application: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/gardenofdreams/
The family and friends of Lt. The family and friends of Lt. Joseph Cavalieri, FF Christopher Bopp and FF James Bohan have established an A-Team Scholarship in their memory. The scholarship will award a freshman entering a private high school in September 2020 five hundred ($500) dollars each year. The student must submit an essay describing why they want to attend the particular private high school. The student must maintain a C or better average throughout high school. The scholarship competition is open to any child of an active or retired member of the UFA or UFOA. Applicants must submit an essay with parent’s name, address, phone number and work unit. All information shall be sent to FF Andrew Spadaro, L-170, 1361 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11236, Attn: A-Team Scholarship FDNY. Postmark deadline to submit essay is
August 15, 2020.
- Charles H. Revson Fellows Program
Ten individuals of diverse backgrounds and fields of achievement are selected to pursue a nine-month program of their own design at Columbia University. For an application and more information, contact Ms. Jacqueline Merveil, FDNY Registrar in the Office of Fire & Life Safety, at 718-281-8465. The completed typed application with supporting documents must be sent to Ms. Merveil, for appropriate FDNY endorsement, Bureau of Training/ Fire and Life Safety Administrative Center, 401 Murray Avenue, Fort Totten, NY 11359.
- E. Virgil Conway College Scholar Awards
Open to sons and daughters of New York City career civil service employees with at least two years of continuous city service. The maximum gross family income permitted is $100,000. Nomination forms and applications are available online at
www.100yearassociation.com, or you may contact the Bureau of Personnel Resources at 718-999-5149. Completed forms must be forwarded to the Bureau of Personnel Resources, 9 MetroTech Center 6th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201, Attention Eve Charlack.
- FDNY Columbia Association
Applications for eligible family members of the Columbia Association are being accepted for Private or Public High School and College Awards as follows: Candidates for College Awards (12th Grade Students) Submit applications, along with a copy of the Candidate's SAT scores, before April 1, 2018. These tests must be taken in the candidates' junior or senior year of high school between September, 2016 and March, 2018. This must be the candidates' graduating year. Candidates for High School Awards (8th Grade Students) Submit applications before March 1, 2018. The STS Closed High School Placement test will be given on March 4, 2018, at 1000 hours at the Fire Academy. Eligibility: Candidates for these awards may compete if a parent (natural, step or foster) is a member in good standing of the Columbia Association. Children of deceased members who were in good standing at time of death may also compete. Grandchildren are not eligible. Applications: Applications may be obtained online at
www.fdnycolumbia.com, Borough Trustee or by contacting the Scholarship Chairman, Deputy Chief Grace Cacciola, 526 Henry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231, (917) 375-3702.
Available for family member of a
member in good standing of the Vikings in a tuition paying H.S., college, technical school. Applications may be obtained online:
www.fdnyvikings.org
- Federal Law Enforcement Scholarship Program
The Federal Law Enforcement Foundation is pleased to announce the special 2018-2019 Scholarship Program to benefit qualified children of uniformed Fire and EMS members. Each scholarship is a one-time cash grant paid directly to the institution selected by the applicant and their family for tuition, room and board or books. For questions, contact: Mrs. Ely Taveras:
etaveras@milfordmgmt.com , (212) 527-8654 or Mrs. Maricela Abreu:
mabreu@milfordmgmt.com, (212) 527-8655. Applications are available at
www.federallawenforcementfoundation.com. Completed applications should be sent to Maricela Abreu or Ely Taveras, Federal Law Enforcement Foundation, Inc., 335 Madison Ave., 14th Floor, New York, NY 10017 no later than
July 31, 2018.
- Fire Bell Club Scholarship Award Application
Applications for the Fire Bell Club Scholarship Award are now available. Eligibility is as follows: Active Firefighters and Fire Officers who have been accepted or are attending an accredited institution of higher learning. Firefighters/Fire Officers pursuing a degree in Fire Service Administration, Public Service Management, Nursing or a related Fire Service discipline and who have completed a minimum of twelve credits. A written statement of 500 words explaining why an applicant should be considered for the award is also required. Applications can be obtained by emailing Lizzette Perez-Cruz, FDNY College Advisor at
lizette.perez@fdny.nyc.gov.
- Amount of Award: $1000 (one-time grant)
- Number of Awards: 1
- Submission Date: April 30, 2019
- Date of Award: Mid-June
- First Responder Program Degree Support at Marist College
Marist College's Master's in Public Administration Program is NASPAA Accredited and teaches you how to be an effective leader – and challenges you to embrace the qualities and values necessary for success in the public/nonprofit arena. The curriculum aims to integrate public administration theories and research with practice; to enhance skills such as communication, quantitative and qualitative analysis, data-driven decision making and the use of technology to enhance leadership in, and management of, public organizations; and to promote public service values. Benefits for Emergency Services Personnel include: Over 50% off tuition for the MPA; 100% Online – no residency required; Classroom-based hybrid options offered in Albany, Poughkeepsie, and Queens, New York; Employees and immediate adult family members receive 25% discount on other select graduate and undergraduate programs. Attend a Virtual Information Session:
marist.edu/admission/graduate/eventrsvp. For more information, visit
Marist.edu/Graduate or contact Van Riley, Senior Assistant Director Graduate Admission, at
Van.Riley@Marist.edu or (845) 575-3981.
- Friends of Firefighters Scholarship Opportunity
Friends of Firefighters is proud to announce the Annual Tommy Phelan Scholarship for 2019. Presented by the Phelan Family and Marine 9, together with Friends of Firefighters, a $500 scholarship will be awarded to the child of an FDNY Firefighter (active or retired) to be used specifically for SUNY Maritime College. The application can be obtained by emailing
info@friendsoffirefighters.org. Applications must be submitted by August 1, 2019. The winner of the $500 scholarship will be announced mid-August. Visit
www.friendsoffirefighters.org or contact Marlo Lagrimas at the above email for more information.
- Holy Name Society Higher Education Scholarship Drawing
The Holy Name Society (Manhattan, Bronx, Staten Island) will hold a Higher Education Scholarship Drawing at their annual Communion Breakfast on Sunday, April 28, 2019. This Higher Education Scholarship shall consist of two $1,500 awards, gender neutral, payable to any college or trade school of the winner’s choice. Members must be in good standing and be PRESENT at the Breakfast to have their children eligible for the drawing. All sons and daughters, brothers and sisters and grandchildren of members in good standing of the Holy Name Society in their twelfth year of education (must be graduating from high school in June 2019) are eligible for the award. This also applies equally to deceased members who were in good standing at time of death. Applications can be obtained at
www.fdnyholynamesociety.com or by emailing
wm519@msn.com. Completed applications should be mailed to Scholarship Chairman William Meade, PO BOX 525, Maspeth, NY 11378. Applications must be submitted by April 19, 2019.
- Holy Name Society High School Scholarship Exam
The Holy Name Society will hold their High School Scholarship Exam at 8:30 AM on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at All Hallows High School, 111 East 164 Street, Bronx, NY 10452. Test is solely for the purpose of determining winners of the scholarship program. Five awards are granted to the highest scores. Sons and daughters, brothers, sisters and grandchildren of Holy Name Society
members in good standing (including deceased members) in their eighth year of elementary education are eligible. Applications, rules and regulations can be printed at
www.fdnyholynamesociety.com or by contacting Scholarship Chairman William Meade at 718-335-9685 or
wm519@msn.com. Mail completed applications to William Meade, PO Box 525, Maspeth, NY 11378. Applications must be submitted by November 20, 2019.
- James B. Boylan Scholarship Award
Applications for the annual James B. Boylan Scholarship Award are now available and can be obtained via email to Mr. Robert Gullickson at
rjgullickson@gmail.com. Eligibility is as follows: This scholarship is offered to children of Firefighters/Fire Officers (active and retired) entering a Catholic High School on Staten Island. Visit
www.Congressionalaward.org or contact Robert Gullickson at above email for further information. Visit
www.MaverickFoundation.com for more information about this and other scholarships offered.
- Amount of Award: $7000
- Number of Awards: 1
- Submission Date: April 1, 2019
- Date of Award: To be announced at the annual Lt. Joe Gullickson Picnic.
- Lt. John M. Clancy/FF Jimmy O'Shea Memorial Scholarship
Only children of active FDNY members are eligible. Available to H.S. seniors and College students. All students must be taking a minimum of 12 credits at a college or university. For more info & applications call Richard Berkhout, E-298, (718) 476-6298.
- Mount Saint Vincent Graduate Program Scholarship
The College of Mount Saint Vincent has announced a new graduate program Serviam Scholarship for all civil servants in good standing for the 2018-2019 academic school year. Open to active and retired firefighters, recipients of this award will receive $1,500 a semester to put towards the tuition of any graduate program offered at the College of Mount Saint Vincent. Both part-time and full-time students are eligible for this award. Please visit
https://mountsaintvincent.edu/graduate-adult/school-of-professional-graduate-studies/ for information regarding Mount Saint Vincent's graduate programs. For more information, questions or applications, please contact Deirdre Gaughan by calling 718-405-3282 or emailing
deirdre.gaughan@mountsaintvincent.edu.
- NY Firefighters Burn Center Foundation Educational Grant Awards
Three (3) Educational Awards worth $1000 each are available through the New York Firefighter's Burn Center Foundation. These grants shall be awarded for various types of schooling - academic, technical or a personal interest course. Submissions will be accepted through
June 15th, 2018. Eligibility is restricted to members of the Uniformed Firefighting Force, from Probationary Firefighters to Chief Officers, including Fire Marshals, Supervising Fire Marshals, Marine Engineers, Pilots and Wipers. Additional information is available online at
www.nyffburncenter.com or via email to
thenyffburncenterfoundation@gmail.com or by phone 718-379-1900.
- Silver Shield College Award
The Silver Shield Foundation is honoring the service of uniformed members of the FDNY to the New York community by awarding one member's college-bound daughter or son - chosen by lottery - a college scholarship in the amount of $5000, renewable annually for up to four years.
Eligibility: To be eligible, a student must be the natural or adopted child of an FDNY member currently serving as a Firefighter, Fire Officer EMT, Paramedic, EMS Officer, Wiper, Engineer, Pilot, Fire Marshal or Supervising Fire Marshal. Grandchildren and step-children are not eligible.
The children of retirees, deceased members or civilians (including Fire Prevention) are not eligible. The student must have graduated from an accredited high school in the current year (2019) and be accepted at an accredited four-year college to matriculate in the summer or fall of 2019.
Selection: The scholarship winner will be chosen by lottery. To be considered, the student should write:
- His/her first, middle and last name
- Name of high school and graduation date
- Name of college and start date
- Name of FDNY parent on a piece of paper and sign the page
- The paper should be sealed in a plain white envelope with no address or markings
It should be enclosed in another envelope addressed to:
Evelyn Tesoriero
Assistant Commissioner, Family Assistance Unit Rm. 8S-10
9 MetroTech Center Brooklyn, NY 11201
Write the parent's FDNY reference number across the seal of the outer envelope. Only one entry will be accepted per child. Envelopes must be received by
March 11, 2019.
For more info, go to www.silvershieldfoundation.org, or email evelyn.tesoriero@fdny.nyc.gov or call 718-999-0405
- VFW Post 12033 Scholarship Program
One-time scholarships in the amount of $500.00 will be awarded by VFW Post 12033 annually to one male and one female recipient meeting the following criteria:
- Candidate must be the child or grandchild, either biological or adopted, sponsored by an active or retired member of the FDNY.
- Candidate's parent or grandparent must have served on active duty (DD-214) or be currently serving or previously served in a National Guard or Reserve Unit. Proof of military service must accompany the application.
- Applicant must be a graduating high school senior with intentions of attending a college or an accredited trade school.
- Scholarship winner will be determined by drawing names from a hat. Scholarship applications must be submitted to the VFW Post 12033 Scholarship Committee before September 1 of the student's high school graduation year. Completed applications should be mailed to VFW Post 12033, P.O. Box 38, Thiels, NY 10984. Scholarships will be awarded after the first semester under further stipulations.
These conditions, along with the application and a complete list of candidate requirements, can be found HERE.
The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation. If you are a democracy-loving high school student interested in a $30,000 college scholarship or a patriotic middle school student interested in winning $5,000, these scholarships may be for you. More information can be found at
https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships.
General College/University Info & Other Programs
For active and retired FDNY members and their families. Specific information may be found in Department Orders or by contacting Mary Elizabeth Rohan, 718-281-8464 or via email
rohanm@fdny.nyc.gov.
- IRC 529 Savings Plan (IRS Code)
It's an education savings plan named after Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code. The 529 Savings Plan was designed to help families set aside funds for future college costs. As long as the plan satisfies a few basic requirements, the federal tax law provides special tax benefits to you. For more info go to
www.savingforcollege.com.
- John Jay College Tuition Reimbursement Procedures
The Department is offering a tuition reimbursement plan for all uniformed members who are registered for courses at John Jay College. Any FDNY member currently enrolled at John Jay College should have completed the Notification of Registration form JJ-1 (available on the FDNY Intranet) to be eligible for consideration of tuition reimbursement. Members who filed form JJ-1 are required to submit the request for reimbursement form JJ-2 at the conclusion of the semester. The form and a copy of their transcript and proof of payment shall be forwarded to the FDNY College Advisor. The required documentation must be received by the deadline (January 15th for Fall semester, June 15th for Spring semester). No reimbursement requests will be accepted after these dates.
- Student Loan Forgiveness Programs for Firefighters
These programs offer benefits in the short and long-term to aid Firefighters at various points throughout the loan repayment process.
iaff.org.
In this section you will find a catalog of courses, scholarships and partner colleges of the FDNY. Scholarships and grants are listed alphabetically with contact info, eligibility requirements, award amounts, as well as submission and reward dates.
FDNY Scholarship Resources
