The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is a grant awarded to undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional financial need
. The grant is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and is available to both U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens
. Some key aspects of the FSEOG include:
- Eligibility : Students must complete a FAFSA application by March 2nd, be undergraduates, not have earned a bachelor's or professional degree, and be Pell eligible
- Award Amount : The grant amount depends on the student's financial need, funding availability, and enrollment status. The maximum federal FSEOG annual award at Cal State University Fullerton, for example, is $800
. The grant can range from $100 to $4,000 per award year
- Priority : Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients
- No Repayment : The FSEOG does not need to be repaid, except under certain circumstances
- Application : Students can apply for the FSEOG by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form
- Availability : Funds for the FSEOG are allocated to eligible institutions, which then award the funds to eligible students in accordance with federal regulations
. However, funds are limited, so most eligible students do not receive the maximum award
- Average Award : The average award for FSEOG at some institutions, such as Santa Monica College, is around $400 per year due to limited funding
