Deceased or Disabled Public Safety Officer (DDPSO) Grant
Deceased or Disabled Public Safety Officer (DDPSO) Grant supports children of deceased or permanently disabled Oregon public safety officers with tuition and fee assistance for postsecondary education.
Funder: Office of Student Access and Completion
Due Dates: Until funds are depleted (DDPSO applications) | As soon as possible after October 1 annually (FAFSA or ORSAA)
Funding Amounts: Up to $13,000 per academic year for tuition and standard fees, for up to four academic years
Summary: Educational assistance for children of Oregon public safety officers who died or sustained permanent total disability under qualifying circumstances.
Key Information: Applicants must be under 25 when applying and have at least 12 months of Oregon residency.
Description
The Deceased or Disabled Public Safety Officer (DDPSO) Grant is administered by the Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC), an office of Oregon’s Higher Education Coordinating Commission. It supports the postsecondary education of natural children, adopted children, and stepchildren of qualifying Oregon public safety officers. This is college financial aid, not funding for research or project work.
The grant helps cover tuition and standard fees at participating Oregon public and private nonprofit colleges, including two- and four-year institutions. More than 40 institutions participate statewide. Awards are made annually and coordinate with other state and federal grants, which reduce the DDPSO award. Support generally continues for up to four academic years or until the student earns a bachelor’s degree, whichever comes first.
