Wake Tech's Fall graduation ceremonies are set for 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Saturday on Scott Northern Wake Campus. Family and friends unable to attend in person can watch the ceremonies live online.
Under the Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship, a Pell-eligible student whose parent or guardian died in the line of duty while performing as a public safety officer is eligible to receive a maximum Pell Grant for the academic year for which the determination of eligibility is made.
To qualify for the scholarship, a student must have a Pell-eligible Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) and be younger than 24 years of age or enrolled at an institution of higher education at the time of his or her parent's or guardian's death. In subsequent academic years, the student continues to be eligible for the scholarship, as long as the student has a Pell-eligible EFC and continues to be an eligible student.
For purposes of the Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship, the following are considered a public safety officer:
To apply, complete and return the Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship application.