State Fire Prevention Commission Tuition Reimbursement Program
Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission
Tuition reimbursement at Delaware colleges for active members of Delaware volunteer fire and EMS companies.
- How much
- 100% of tuition paid, up to 2 undergraduate or 1 graduate class per semester; total reimbursement capped at $2,000
- Who qualifies
- Active member of a Delaware volunteer fire/EMS company
- Courses at a Delaware in-state college or university; grade of C or better; must use other available tuition assistance first.
- For undergrads, grad students, adults going back to school
- When to apply
- Apply any time Rolling; reimbursement request due within 30 days after completing each course.
- How to apply
- Complete the online form or the Tuition Reimbursement Form within 30 days of finishing the course, with an active-member letter from your Fire Chief, your tuition payment receipt and your grades
- What you'll need
- state application + membership + transcript
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (statefireschool.delaware.gov) and page 2
The details
State-funded tuition reimbursement (14 Del. C. § 3467) for active members of a Delaware volunteer fire/EMS company. Reimburses 100% of tuition actually paid (not covered by gifts, grants or awards) at a Delaware in-state college or university, for up to 2 undergraduate classes or 1 graduate class per semester, after the course is completed with a C (2.0) or better. Total reimbursement is capped at $2,000. Subject to available funding; denied applicants stay on file if funds become available.
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