Florida Law Enforcement Academy Program Scholarship

The Florida Law Enforcement Academy Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to eligible trainees who enroll in a commission-approved law enforcement officer basic recruit training program. The goal is to increase the number of trained law enforcement officers within Florida.

Geographic Scope: Florida - College of Central Florida law enforcement academy programs

Award Information:

• Funds awarded on a first-come, first-served basis
• Students encouraged to apply early
• Award amounts cover up to but not exceed the costs necessary to complete the basic recruit training program
• Award is reduced by any state/federal financial aid received by the trainee

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be enrolled in CF's law enforcement academy OR crossover to law enforcement program
• Have a completed FAFSA on file
• Submit the scholarship application
• Be admitted to CF through the general admissions application
• NOT eligible: Students who are sponsored or have their education paid for by an employing agency

Focus Area: Law enforcement officer basic recruit training

Application Process

1. Complete FAFSA: Ensure you have a completed FAFSA on file
2. General Admission: Be admitted to CF through the general admissions application
3. Enroll: Enroll in CF's law enforcement academy or crossover to law enforcement program
4. Submit Application: Complete and submit the scholarship application (location/portal not specified in available information)
5. Review: Applications reviewed; awards made on first-come, first-served basis

Required Materials:

• Completed FAFSA
• General admissions application to CF
• Scholarship application
• Enrollment in eligible law enforcement program

Key Tip: Apply early - awards made on first-come, first-served basis