Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is encouraging community college students to explore the tuition reimbursement program offered by the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY). The Higher Education Learning Program (HELP) provides students up to full tuition reimbursement for as many as 80 credit hours while serving as volunteer firefighters and maintaining their grades. Online courses are available through Empire State College, and applications are due by October 1.

“Volunteer firefighters are essential to the safety of our communities, and FASNY’s tuition reimbursement program is a terrific way to thank these brave individuals for their contributions,” said Hawley. “I encourage anyone considering either volunteer firefighting or community college to explore what the HELP program has to offer prior to the October 1 deadline.”

To apply, candidates must first complete their local fire department’s membership process and then submit FASNY’s Volunteer Fire Department Commitment form. For information on the program and how to apply:

Visit: http://www.fasny.com/index.php/resources/fasny-help/

Email: HELP@fasny.com

Call Toll Free: (855) 367-6933

The program is made possible through a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant awarded by the Department of Homeland Security.