Law Enforcement Education Grant Program Act of 2025

This bill would create a new college grant to help students who plan to become law enforcement officers. It would pay $4,000 per year, up to $16,000 total, for a student’s first associate or bachelor’s degree in law enforcement or criminal justice. Part-time students would get a smaller amount, and no one could receive more than their school’s cost of attendance. Grants would be awarded competitively. Funding for this program would be prioritized and would not come from Pell Grants or the federal direct student loan program .

In return, students who take the money must work full time as a law enforcement officer for at least four years within eight years after finishing their program. Each year, they must show proof of employment. If they don’t meet this service requirement, the grant turns into a student loan they must repay, with interest. There would be exceptions for certain hardships, including being medically discharged due to an injury or illness from service. The bill would also end federal “University Sustainability Programs” under the Higher Education Act .

Key points

• Who is affected: Students preparing for law enforcement careers; colleges that enroll them; law enforcement agencies that hire them.
• What changes: New grants of $4,000 per year (up to $16,000) with a four-year service requirement; grants become loans if the service isn’t completed; funding prioritized without using Pell or Direct Loan dollars; repeal of university sustainability programs .
• When: Service must total four years within eight years after finishing the degree program.