Frequently Asked Questions.

The Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund is a scholarship fund that was created in the weeks following the attacks of 9/11. We provide postsecondary education assistance to financially needy dependents of those killed or permanently disabled in the 9/11 attacks and their aftermath.

Our scholarship supports dependent children, spouses or domestic partners of 9/11 victims, including airplane crew and passengers; World Trade Center and Pentagon workers and visitors; and relief workers, including firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and law enforcement personnel who were involved in the rescue efforts.

Permanently disabled individuals must be deemed disabled by the Social Security Administration and have successfully completed the Families of Freedom registration process prior to September 30, 2016. The registration period has closed indefinitely for victims who were permanently disabled as a direct result of 9/11.

President Bill Clinton and Senator Bob Dole joined together to lead the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund fundraising effort. The two men served as co-chairs and helped raise over $100 million by September 4, 2002. President Clinton and Senator Dole also came together to spearhead 20th anniversary fundraising efforts in 2021.

Yes. Families can contact Scholarship America at 1-877-862-0136 to submit appeals or learn more about the process.

For more information on registration, eligibility, guidelines, and Fund management, please contact Scholarship America at 1-877-862-0136 or info@familiesoffreedom.org.