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John Bem Tuition Assistance Program

Cambria County Regional Firefighters’ Association
John Bem Tuition Assistance Program

Deadline for all applications must be post marked by July 1 of each year and will be awarded
at the annual convention.

The Association is coordinating a tuition assistance program with corporate and other
sponsors.
 
The objective of the tuition assistance program is to assist individuals desiring to further their
post-secondary academic education through college level courses or technical school in any
related field.
 
Who is Eligible
The applicant, parent/guardian, or grandparent of the applicant must be a member of the
Cambria County Regional Firefighters’ Association that is a member of local fire
company/department which is a member in good standing in the Association or is a Member-
At-Large in good standing with the Association. Applicants must complete all sections of the application
and attach a statement of approximately 250 words explaining why they are applying for the tuition assistance, in
addition, why they believe these courses will be useful to them and their goals and
objectives.
 
In evaluating the applicants, preference will be given to those demonstrating need, status
with the local fire company/department, desire and initiative, community service. Credits
previously obtained should be listed and a transcript furnished if possible. Each applicant may
be subject to a personal interview by a member or members of the tuition program if needed.
Applicants must be submitted annually.
 

Note: Applications postmarked after July 1 will not be considered.

Announcement of tuition Assistance Awards

Applicants will be notified of their success by mail and the names of all successful applicants
will be officially announced at the annual convention. Awards are for one year only. The
Tuition Assistance committee reserves the right to change monetary awards as it sees fit.

Payment of Tuition Assistance

Awards will be for a two year or four-year programs. The amounts will be determined by the
Tuition Assistance Committee. Payments will be made to the award winners by June 30 th .
Evidence of satisfactory completion of the college or technical course including a transcript
of final grades is required prior to payment of the award. Students must obtain a 2.0 G.P.A.

You can apply electronically at : https://tinyurl.com/CCRFA-EDU

OR

You can mail your application and essay to :

Cambria County Regional Firefighters Association

Attention: Secretary
P.O. Box 244
St. Michael, Pa. 15951

 

For more information please look at these documents :

CCRFA Tuition Assistance Application

 

Explination Tuition Assistance