Higher Education
Grant Program
The Higher Education Grant Program was founded in 2025 to benefit high-school sons, daughters, and dependents of current Plano Fire-Rescue (PFR) employees and retirees in-good-standing. Plano Fire-Rescue Associates (PFRA) provides funding for this program from private and corporate donations. The amount of each grant varies depending upon available funds each year, and is a one-time grant per eligible student.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the PFRA Higher Education Grant, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
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Be the child or legal dependent (“Qualifying Child” per the IRS) of a current or retired Plano Fire-Rescue employee in good standing.
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Have graduated from high school or earned a GED in the current academic year.
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Have no felony convictions.
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Be enrolled in a full-time program at an accredited college, university, trade, or vocational school.
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Submit official proof of enrollment to the PFRA Higher Education Grant Committee before any grant funds are disbursed.
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Submit a complete application with all required documentation; incomplete submissions will not be considered.
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Applicants who have received the PFRA Academic Scholarship are not eligible for the Higher Education Grant.
Selection Process
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Eligibility Review: All submitted applications will undergo a thorough review to ensure they meet the established eligibility criteria outlined above. Incomplete or ineligible applications will not be considered.
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Verification: The PFRA Higher Education Grant Committee will verify each applicant’s documentation, including proof of graduation, proof of enrollment, and other eligibility requirements.
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Award Decisions: Once verification is complete, grant recipients will be selected and notified. Final award decisions are made in alignment with available funding and PFRA Board approvals.
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Disbursement: Approved grants will be issued as one-time payments and sent directly to the recipient’s accredited higher education institution to support tuition or qualified academic expenses.
Documentation Requirements
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Proof of Graduation: A copy of the applicant’s high school diploma, GED or official transcript confirming graduation during the current academic year must be uploaded in the application form.
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Proof of Enrollment: An official document verifying full-time enrollment in an accredited college, university, trade, or vocational school must be uploaded in the application form. Acceptable forms include a registration letter, class schedule, or enrollment verification from the institution.
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Applications Currently Closed
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Note 1: You will need a Google or Gmail account to access this form. If you don’t already have a Google account, click the link for Create Account after entering your email.
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Note 2: Your primary/preferred email does not need to be a Gmail address. The form will ask for your preferred email address for contact and followup, which does not need to be associated with your Google account.
All applications for the
Higher Education Grant Program
must be submitted by September 30th.