Tuition Waiver for Children of Deceased First Responders
Offered by South Dakota Board of Regents · Free to apply
This program offers a full tuition waiver to children of firefighters, certified law enforcement officers, or EMTs who died in the line of duty. To qualify, the tragedy must have occurred before the child turned 21 years old. The waiver covers tuition for a bachelor's or vocational degree at a South Dakota state-supported institution for up to eight semesters or 36 months.
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How hard is the Tuition Waiver for Children of Deceased First Responders to win?
This is not a competition. Aid is allocated by a published formula, so meeting the criteria and filing on time is what determines whether the money arrives.
- Estimated odds
- qualifying students generally receive it
- Paperwork
- ~1 hr to file
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- Fewer rivalsOpen only to South Dakota residents
How Solyo estimates this: State programs that allocate by published formula are modelled on qualification and filing, not on competition, because there is no selection committee choosing between applicants. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the Tuition Waiver for Children of Deceased First Responders?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of South Dakota
- Open to high school seniors and current college students
- Parent must have been employed as a firefighter, certified law enforcement officer, or EMT who died as a direct result of injuries in the performance of official duties.
- Applicant must have been 21 years old or younger at the time of the parent's death.
- Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment at an eligible South Dakota state-supported higher education, technical, or vocational institution.
- No fixed date: awards are made until funds run out. File the FAFSA (and any state form) as early as possible.
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Does your student actually qualify?
Not sure your student clears every rule above? Solyo checks 20+ criteria against their real profile: GPA, state, grade level, intended major, and more, across every award in this directory at once.
What the application takes
No essay, recommendation letters, or transcript are required. This is one of the lighter applications in the directory.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is June 30, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around June 30 each year.
- Applications close
- June 30, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
Common questions about the Tuition Waiver for Children of Deceased First Responders
How much is the Tuition Waiver for Children of Deceased First Responders worth?
The Tuition Waiver for Children of Deceased First Responders awards 100% tuition waiver and is renewable in later years.
When is the Tuition Waiver for Children of Deceased First Responders deadline?
The current deadline is June 30, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around June 30 each year.
Who is eligible for the Tuition Waiver for Children of Deceased First Responders?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of South Dakota; Open to high school seniors and current college students.
Does the Tuition Waiver for Children of Deceased First Responders require an essay?
No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 1 hour on it.
How hard is it to win the Tuition Waiver for Children of Deceased First Responders?
This is not a competition. Aid is allocated by a published formula, so meeting the criteria and filing on time is what determines whether the money arrives. Solyo classifies this award as qualify and receive, meaning qualifying students generally receive it. Plan on about 1 hr of paperwork.
Is the Tuition Waiver for Children of Deceased First Responders free to apply?
Yes. The Tuition Waiver for Children of Deceased First Responders is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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