National Fire Academy Training Assistance

(National Fire Academy Training Grants, CFDA #97.018)

Transportation costs and lodging for students who represent career or volunteer fire departments, rescue squads, or State/local governments attending resident courses are provided as part of funding under the Student Stipend Reimbursement Program. Students from other countries, other Federal agencies, private industry, or contractors of State/local fire departments or government entities must pay their own transportation and lodging fees.

Stipend reimbursement is limited to one trip for each student per fiscal year. Therefore, you not be considered for another course during the same fiscal year without notifying us in advance that you understand that your second trip will be at your expense entirely. You must purchase 21-day prepurchased, nonrefundable ticket for round-trip transportation by common carrier (economy coach class or less). First class and business class airline tickets will not be reimbursed. If you are notified in enough time to purchase the 21-day ticket and do not do so, your reimbursement will be limited to the State ceiling as established by NETC. If you choose drive, you will be reimbursed the current Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) Federal mileage allowance, or the State ceiling, whichever is less. POV mileage is subject to validation. Complete details will be provided in your course acceptance materials.

Reimbursement will be made by direct deposit to an account bearing the student's name, identified by the student. We request that each student provide a copy of a check (NOT a deposit slip). If appropriate bank information is not supplied, reimbursement shall be denied.

If you have questions about your eligibility to receive a stipend, please call 301-447-1035.