• CFF FINANCIAL AID AWARD APPLICATION

  • INTRODUCTION

    The California Fire Foundation (CFF) believes every person should have an equal opportunity to pursue employment within the fire service regardless of financial circumstances. CFF has partnered with the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) to offer a Financial Aid Award to cover all event fees associated with the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and the FCTC Written Test.

    Must be a California resident to apply.

    Before beginning this application, please make sure to have the following:

    • FCTC Account (with FCTC ID number available)
    • Documentation to verify eligibility:
      • Recipient of Government Financial Assistance: Unemployment Insurance (UI) Benefits, CalWORKS, CalFRESH, Medi-Cal or Supplemental Security Income (SSI/SSP)
      • Income based Eligibility: Proof of income

    The CFF Financial Aid covers all pre-employment event fees associated with the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC).
    These fees include:

    Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)

    • Two (2) CPAT Orientations
    • Two (2) CPAT Practices
    • One (1) CPAT Test

    FCTC Written Test

    • Two (2) FCTC Written Test Preparation Courses (either in-person or online)
    • One (1) FCTC Written Test

    EXPIRATION OF FINANCIAL AID AWARDS

    The fees associated with the CFF Financial Aid Award are valid for 12 months from the date of the approval. If the candidate does not complete any of their CPAT and/or FCTC Written Test events within those 12 months, they must re-apply for a second Financial Aid Award. A candidate may be awarded up to two (2) CFF Financial Aid Awards.

    A candidate may not be allowed to apply for a second CFF Financial Award if they DO NOT SHOW UP to their scheduled CPAT Test and/or their scheduled FCTC Written Test. Candidates must reschedule their event a minimum of 48 hours in advance.

    For more information, please visit the FCTC website.

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  • QUALIFICATION OPTIONS TO APPLY FOR A CFF FINANCIAL AID AWARD

  • Unemployment Insurance (UI) Benefits: REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Full-page (computer size) screen shot of UI Profile Page, showing your name and current address along with a full-page (computer size) screen shot of your Payment Schedule Page, showing your last UI payment within the last 30 days.

  • CalWORKS, CalFRESH, or Medi-Cal: REQUIRED DOCUMENT: Color copy of your program card.

  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI/SSP): REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Award letter and last pay statement within the last 30 days. 

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  • Tax Return Maximum Income Levels

    Family Household Size
    (Include Yourself)
    Maximum Adjusted Gross Income
    (Income After Deductions)
    1 $23,184
    2 $31,356
    3 $39,528
     For Each Additional Family Member Add $8,172
  • REQUIRED DOCUMENT(S): Applicant must submit a copy of parent(s) or legal guardian(s) Tax Return(s). Their verified income may not exceed the Tax Return Maximum Income Levels.

  • REQUIRED DOCUMENT(S): Applicant must submit a copy of their Tax Return. Your verified income may not exceed the Tax Return Maximum Income Levels.

  • REQUIRED DOCUMENT(S): You must submit a copy of both you and your spouse/domestic partner’s Tax Returns. Your joint verified income may not exceed the Tax Return Maximum Income Levels.

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  • DEMOGRAPHIC QUESTIONNAIRE

    The California Fire Foundation (CFF) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Your responses to the following questions will not be used to determine acceptance.
  • ACKNOWLEGEMENT OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  • All information contained in the CFF Financial Aid Application is CONFIDENTIAL and is only used for the purpose of determining eligibility for the CFF Financial Aid Award. Financial and personal information as well as award status is not accessible and is not shared with anyone. This includes Fire Service and HR personnel, as well as hiring agencies.

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