H.R. 2350 · 114th Congress
Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Michael Fitzpatrick
- Introduced
- 2015-05-15
- Latest action
- 2015-11-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
Summary
Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act
This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to eliminate the expected family contribution (EFC) used to determine financial need in the case of a Pell Grant-eligible student whose parent or guardian died in the line of duty as a police officer, firefighter, or other public safety officer. Such student is eligible to receive an automatic zero EFC and qualify for the maximum Pell Grant award if the student was less than 24 years old or enrolled at an institution of higher education at the time of the parent or guardian's death.