Regents Award for Child of Correction Officer Award

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Regents Award for Child of Correction Officer Award (CO)

Did you lose a parent who died as a result of injuries sustained in the line of duty while serving as a correction officer in a New York state correction facility? If you did, you are eligible for an award through the Child of Correction Officer Award Program.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

New York state residents attending, or planning to attend, full time, a college in New York state who had a parent who died as a result of injury sustained in the line of duty while serving as a correction officer in a New York state correctional facility.

WHAT AWARDS ARE AVAILABLE?

The award amount is $450 per year. The award is for four (4) years, or for five (5) years if the program is an approved five-year program. The student may also be eligible for a Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) award if the combined award is no more than tuition.

WHEN SHOULD YOU APPLY?

Before May 1 of the academic year for which you are requesting payment.

Students must initially establish eligibility by submitting a Child of Correction Officer form to the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation before applying for payment.

HOW TO APPLY FOR PAYMENT

Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You will be sent an Express TAP Application (ETA). There is no fee for these forms.

HOW DO YOU FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION?

For additional information and applications, write HESC at 99 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12255, or call them at (888) NYSHESC. Information can also be accessed on the Web at www.hesc.com.