Deceased or Disabled Public Safety Officer (DDPSO) Grant
The Deceased or Disabled Public Safety Officer (DDPSO) Grant supports children of Oregon public safety officers who died or became disabled, funding college tuition and fees to help them pursue a degree.
Funder: Office of Student Access and Completion
Due Dates: No stated application deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $13,000 per academic year for tuition and standard fees; up to four academic years
Summary: Supports college tuition and fees for eligible dependents of Oregon public safety officers who died or became permanently and totally disabled.
Key Information: Applicants must have been Oregon residents for at least 12 months before applying and attend a participating Oregon institution.
Description
The Deceased or Disabled Public Safety Officer (DDPSO) Grant helps dependents of Oregon public safety officers pursue postsecondary education after an officer’s death or permanent total disability. The Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC) administers the grant.
The program covers tuition and standard fees at participating Oregon-based, public or private nonprofit two- and four-year colleges. Eligible officers served in corrections, fire service, parole and probation, policing, reserve service, or youth corrections. Awards are made annually and are reduced by other state and federal grants.
