FEEA Press Releases

Lakewood, Colo. (February 21, 2012) — In the midst of a barrage of bad news for federal employees including a continued pay freeze, higher retirement contributions for new hires, and ongoing attacks on the work of federal agencies, finally there’s some good news.  The Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund (FEEA) is pleased to announce a $100,000 donation from the BlueCross/BlueShield Association, which will be used to provide merit-based scholarships to federal families across the country and around the world. 

Lakewood, Colo. (January 12, 2012) — The Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund (FEEA) is pleased to announce applications for its 2012-13 scholarship program are now available for download at www.feea.org/ScholApp. 

Lakewood, CO (August 26, 2011) - With Hurricane Irene bearing down on the U.S. East Coast, the Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund (FEEA) stands ready to assist civilian federal and postal employees impacted by the storm.  Disaster grants of up to $500 will be available to employees in hard-hit areas.

Lakewood, Colo. (August 10, 2011) - Yesterday, reality hit for thousands of FAA employees as only half their usual pay arrived. August promises to be a difficult month for the 4,000 feds who are happy to be back at work, but worried about paying their bills.

Lakewood, Colo. (June 21, 2011) - Today, from a statuesque room in the United States Capitol overlooking the National Mall, the Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund (FEEA) celebrated its 25th Anniversary with a ceremony honoring House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) and Congressman Frank Wolf (R-Va.) for their instrumental roles in FEEA’s founding 25 years ago.