28 C.F.R. § 32.34 Application for assistance.
Title 28 - Judicial Administration
(a) A person seeking assistance under this subpart shall submit an application to the Bureau in such form and containing such information as the Bureau may reasonably require. The provisions of §32.21 relating to evidence shall apply to applications under this subpart. (b) An applicant for assistance under this subpart must establish that the Bureau previously has received and approved a claim for PSOB benefits under subpart A of this part with respect to the death or disability of the parent or spouse of the applicant. (1) A spouse or child recognized as the beneficiary of a PSOB claim under subpart A of the part with respect to a deceased officer will be recognized as a spouse or child for purposes of this subpart. (2) In the case of a disabled public safety officer approved for PSOB benefits under subpart A of this part, applicants for assistance under this subpart must submit birth or marriage certificates or other proof of relationship consistent with §§32.12 (spouse) and 32.13 (child), if such evidence had not been submitted with respect to the PSOB claim. (c) The application shall describe the program of education at an eligible educational institution, and the educational expenses for which assistance is sought. A request for assistance may be for prospective assistance, for retroactive benefits pursuant to §32.35 (if applicable), or both. (d)(1) A request for prospective assistance must be accompanied by a certified copy of the official letter of acceptance from the eligible educational institution (on official letterhead) to the dependent, accepting the applicant into an educational program. (2) The applicant also shall submit to the Bureau, when it is available, the schedule of classes in which the applicant is enrolled, and which must be consistent with the educational, professional, or vocational objectives stated in the application. (e) An applicant may be represented in any proceeding before the Bureau by an attorney or other person authorized to act on behalf of the applicant pursuant to §§32.19 and 32.22. [62 FR 37716, July 15, 1997, as amended at 64 FR 49953, Sept. 14, 1999]
Title 28: Judicial Administration
PART 32—PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS' DEATH AND DISABILITY BENEFITS
Subpart B—Public Safety Officers' Educational Assistance
§ 32.34 Application for assistance.
