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California LEPD Grant: aid for families of fallen or disabled public-safety personnel

State aid serves eligible dependents and spouses of public-safety employees affected in the line of duty; CSAC confirms the individual application.

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California’s Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents (LEPD) Grant is specialized aid for certain spouses and dependents of public-safety personnel killed or permanently totally disabled in the line of duty. The state places it among family-specific opportunities, not open merit scholarships. Eligibility depends on the employee’s role, the service-related event, family relationship, and applicant file.

CSAC describes aid for dependents or spouses of eligible employees affected in the line of duty; covered peace-officer, firefighter, and other categories must be checked against the governing rules. CSAC links award levels to Cal Grant, but amount and duration depend on the cycle, institution, and individual eligibility. Do not assume every public employee or relative qualifies.

CSAC’s older guide describes awards aligned with Cal Grant for up to four years, but Cal Grant amounts change annually. Do not reuse a figure from an old brochure: ask CSAC for the current award and confirm how it coordinates with FAFSA/CADAA and campus cost. This program does not replace review of need or other eligibility rules.

Contact CSAC Student Support and request LEPD instructions; gather official proof of relationship, employment, and the line-of-duty event. Complete FAFSA or CADAA as applicable and ask the college to review your file, but verify with CSAC whether a specialized application or separate deadline applies. The CA.gov directory lists 888-224-7268 and studentsupport@csac.ca.gov as general contacts.

CSAC’s overview confirms the program but does not publish every operational detail; do not quote outdated amounts or claim FAFSA alone applies for LEPD. Read the program profile and the administering office; ask your campus financial-aid office to review your individual file.

Financial Aid Programs Overview — LEPD — California Student Aid Commission.

CSAC Home and Student Support — California Student Aid Commission.

California Student Aid Commission Directory — State of California.

Information checked on October 13, 2026 against official sources. Cycles, funding, and deadlines can change each year. Where the 2026–27 deadline has passed, this is stated clearly; check the next application cycle and do not assume an award is automatic.

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CSAC’s overview confirms the program but does not publish every operational detail; do not quote outdated amounts or claim FAFSA alone applies for LEPD.

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  1. Official website ↗ Primary source California Student Aid Commission · Accessed October 13, 2026

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  2. Official website ↗ Primary source California Student Aid Commission · Accessed October 13, 2026

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  3. Official website ↗ Primary source State of California · Accessed October 13, 2026

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  4. Official application and program information ↗ Primary source California Student Aid Commission · Accessed October 13, 2026

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  5. Official website of Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents (LEPD) Grant ↗ Primary source California Student Aid Commission · Accessed October 13, 2026

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  6. Official application and program information ↗ Primary source California Student Aid Commission · Accessed October 13, 2026

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  7. Official website of California Student Aid Commission — Specialized Programs ↗ Primary source State of California · Accessed October 13, 2026

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