APPLICATION & CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR THE DECEASED OR
DISABLED PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER GRANT
Who is eligible?
Applicants for awards must be dependents of a public safety officer in the state of Oregon, as defined by
ORS 181A.355, who was killed or disabled in the line of duty as defined by ORS 243.954. Eligible
dependents include the natural child, adopted child or stepchild of eligible public safety officers.
Eligible public safety officers include:
•Corrections officers
•Fire service professionals
•Parole and probation officers
•Police officers
•Reserve officers
•Youth correction officers
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
•Be dependents of a public safety officer in the state of Oregon who suffered death or permanent total
disability suffered by a public safety officer while on or off duty as defined by ORS 243.954;
•Be under 25 years of age at the time of submitting the application;
•Not have achieved a baccalaureate or higher degree from any post-secondary institution;
•Be Oregon residents for at least 12 months prior to applying as defined in OAR 575-030-0005(1);
•Be a citizen of the United States, or be in the United States for other than a temporary purpose and
intend to become a permanent resident; and
•Be enrolled or planning to enroll as full-time students at an Oregon Opportunity Grant eligible Oregon-
based postsecondary institution.
A student who is awarded a scholarship, in addition to satisfying all other eligibility criteria, must maintain
satisfactory academic progress (SAP) as defined by the institution of higher education.
How do I apply?
Complete the Application and Certification of Eligibility for the Deceased or Disabled Public Safety Officer
Grant.
Mail completed Application and Certification to:
Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC)
Attn: DDPSO Grant Administrator
1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100
Eugene, OR 97401
You also must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) need analysis form for all
academic years for which you are receiving the grant as soon after October 1 as possible.