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Maximum Pell Grant for Children of Fallen Service Members and Public Safety Officers

Note: This information is valid for new students entering Cedarville in 2026–27. View all items in the Federal Aid category.

Students whose parent or guardian died in the line of duty may automatically qualify for the maximum Pell Grant, no matter their FAFSA Student Aid Index (SAI).

Criteria:

You may be eligible if:

  • Your parent or guardian died in the line of duty while:
    • Serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces on or after September 11, 2001, OR
    • Working as a public safety officer (such as a police officer, firefighter, EMT/rescue worker, FEMA employee, emergency management worker, or chaplain).
  • You are under 33 years old as of January 1 before the school year starts.

Application:

How to apply:

  • When you complete the 2026-27 FAFSA, you’ll indicate that your parent/guardian died in the line of duty.
  • The financial aid office will then ask you for documents (such as military forms, a government benefits letter, or a death certificate) to confirm eligibility.
  • Once approved, you’ll receive the maximum Pell Grant for that academic year.

Contact the financial aid office if you think you may qualify. They’ll guide you through the documentation process.

Renewable:

Once approved, you’ll keep receiving the maximum Pell Grant each year as long as you meet the age and general Pell Grant requirements.

For Students Who Previously Received IASG or CFH

If you previously received an Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant (IASG) or Children of Fallen Heroes (CFH) Scholarship in 2023–24 or earlier, you can still get the maximum Pell Grant under “legacy eligibility,” even if you don’t meet the new rules—provided you’re still under the age limit.