What is the mission? 
Our mission is to provide college scholarships and educational counseling to the children of military personnel who have passed away in the line of duty. Our goal is to bridge the gap in funding between available sources of grants and scholarships (i.e., VA Chapter 33 or 35, federal, state, local and private grants) and the total cost of college.

Who do we serve? 
Dependent children – whether natural, by marriage or adoption – who have lost a parent in the line of military duty, during combat or peacetime. All branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard) and all components (active, reserve and guard) are covered.

What expenses are covered?
Costs related to undergraduate education: tuition, room and board, books, fees, living expenses, a one-time $1,000 computer stipend. Students can be enrolled in either public or private institutions; colleges, universities and vocational schools are covered. We do not cover airfare to and from school, and funding cannot be applied to graduate-level education.

How much does the organization provide to each student?
At this time, there is no cap on funding for students. Students must maintain a 2.0 or better term GPA in order to be eligible for funding in the following semester. If a student falls below the 2.0 requirement they will not be able to receive funding until their term GPA is brought back up to a 2.0 or better. CFP can reimburse tuition and fees paid out of pocket during terms where the student had a non-compliant GPA but living expenses cannot be reimbursed or retroactively granted. 

Is there an age requirement to receive assistance?
Please be sure to enroll all students regardless of age or college status. However, students above the age of 33 will be evaluated for assistance on a case-by-case basis.

How do we receive assistance?
The first step in receiving scholarship assistance is by enrolling yourself or your family into our system. Enroll here.

What documentation do I need to provide? 
We realize the strain that surviving families endure, so we strive to make our process as simple, user-friendly and flexible as possible. Our staff can handle many of your needs over the phone. Typical documents needed include:

• A copy of the Casualty Report (DD1300) or DD214 along with death and birth certificates

• Class schedule

• Bursar Statement

• Proof of your VA benefits DIC for children under 18, CH35 or CH33

• Transcript with GPA

• Documentation of expenses (If applicable)

What is the scholarship award process? 
Our scholarship committee seeks to maintain a streamlined grant approval process for you and your family. Grants are processed on a rolling basis. There are no hard deadlines, EXCEPT for living expenses. We do not retroactively assist with living expenses. We need all documents before the end of the semester in order to assist with living expenses. Grants which are received in a timely fashion with all necessary supporting documentation will be processed within 3-4 weeks of receipt.

How are funds provided? 
Once the grant has been approved, a check will be cut and paid directly to the educational institution. For payments made to the institution, we will include your name and student account number on the check. Reimbursements will be paid by check directly to the person who made the payment and stipends will be addressed to the student in the form of a check.