Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) may be offered to some degree-seeking undergraduate students who display exceptional financial need based on data provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Eligible Students
- Eligibility Criteria
- Enrollment Requirements
- Limits
- Additional Information and Requirements
- How to Apply
Eligible Students
Only available for undergraduate-level students who have not earned a bachelor's, graduate, or professional degree.
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Eligibility Criteria
Students may be considered for this grant if:
- They complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the March 1 priority deadline for each upcoming aid year, and
- They meet the exceptional financial need and Expected Family Contribution (EFC) requirements (which can vary by aid year), and
- They have been admitted into a degree-seeking undergraduate program, and
- They have not earned a bachelor's, graduate, or professional degree.
The Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant is a limited-funds program, so not all students will be offered the grant - even if they meet eligibility requirements. Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage all students to submit their FAFSA's as early as possible after it becomes available each October 1.
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Enrollment Requirements
The FSEOG requires students to be enrolled at least half-time in federal aid-eligible courses.
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Limits
Students cannot receive the FSEOG after receiving a bachelor's, graduate, or professional degree. Financial aid for each aid year also cannot exceed a student's cost of attendance.
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Additional Information and Requirements
- Eligibility is partially based on exceptional financial need based on data the student provides on their FAFSA. If that information changes due to making changes to the FAFSA, verification, or conflicting information, that could change eligibility for the grant.
- Funding is limited, so not all eligible students will receive the grant.
- Students must continue to meet satisfactory academic progress standards for financial aid eligibility.
- FSEOG funds usually do not need to be repaid except for some limited circumstances.
- Additional information is available on the Federal Student Aid FSEOG website.
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How to Apply
To be considered for the FSEOG, students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the March 1 priority deadline for each upcoming aid year.
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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.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants are awarded on the basis of financial need and do not have to be repaid. They are provided by the federal government and are awarded to students who demonstrate the greatest financial need and have completed their financial aid application by the published deadlines.
Basic Eligibility Requirements
- Undergraduate students without a Bachelor’s degree
- Students who are eligible to complete a FAFSA
- U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens
Annual Amount
Varies, awarded to students based on need and the Expected Family Contribution on your FAFSA
Enrollment Requirements
- 6 or more units
More Information
Visit U.S. Department of Education site for grant information.