Federal supplemental educational opportunity grant fseog application

Description:

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is a Federal Campus-Based Program and is a form of gift aid that does not have to be repaid as long as the student was and remains eligible for the grant disbursement.

Process:

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process.

Amounts:

The Award Year maximum FSEOG award amount is $500 per fall and/or spring semester.  The minimum award amount is $100 per fall and/or spring semester.  These maximum and minimum amounts also apply to summer (if awarded).

Eligibility:

Students must:

• be eligible to receive the Federal Pell Grant, and
• have a Zero (0) Expected Family Contribution (EFC), and
• Unmet Need must be greater than $100 per semester being awarded.

Enrollment Status:

• Awarded students enrolled at least half-time generally retain their FSEOG eligibility for the semester.  Students enrolled less than half-time may not remain eligible if their adjusted Cost of Attendance (COA) results in their FSEOG award amount exceeding their recalculated Unmet Need.

Important Dates for Limited Need-Based Funds Consideration:

FSEOG awarding is subject to the Important Dates for Limited Need-Based Funds Consideration.

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The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program is a Title IV Campus-Based Program that provides grants to eligible students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. FSEOG Program publications are listed below.

Understanding the FSEOG

The FSEOG assists low-income undergraduate students who need a lot of financial aid to help pay for college. Awards can range from $100 to $4,000 a year, depending on the amount of other aid you receive and the availability of grant funds at the school you’re attending.1

To get an FSEOG, you must first complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). This lets your college determine how much financial need you qualify for.

Complete and submit the FAFSA as soon as possible beginning October 1 because each participating school receives a limited amount of FSEOG funds each year. Once they've been awarded, that's it. No additional funds are available. Check your school's website or contact their financial aid office for specific deadlines. You can also visit the official FSEOG website.

FSEOG eligibility

Eligibility is based on your answers on the FAFSA. Undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need and have a low Expected Family Contribution (EFC) number are eligible. Your EFC is an index number that colleges use to determine how much financial aid you’re eligible to receive.

Students who are going to receive Federal Pell Grants and have the most financial need will receive FSEOGs first. The FSEOG doesn’t need to be repaid, except under certain circumstances.1

Each participating school receives a certain amount of FSEOG funds each year from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid. Once all of the school’s FSEOG funds have been awarded to students, no more FSEOG awards can be made for that year. This is different from the Federal Pell Grant Program, which provides funds to every student who’s eligible.

See more FSEOG eligibility information.

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