Information & Application for Federal FSEOG Grants
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant funds go to students with significant need who qualify. The U.S. Department of Education determines significant need from the FAFSA or Free Application for Federal Student Aid form, completed by the student and his parents. A student must receive Pell grant eligibility to be accepted for additional funds from FSEOG, as this is a supplemental grant. It is available only to students who have demonstrated need for additional funds who apply early to a participating university.
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Application
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Upon completion of the FAFSA, the student submits the form to the U.S. Department of Education for evaluation. You receive an EFC score about four weeks after submission. The EFC is a measure of financial strength of your family or the expected family contribution amount. Pell grant funds may cover students with an EFC up to 4617, but students need a zero or very low EFC score to get a supplemental grant through FSEOG.
Qualification
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FSEOG grants require the same eligibility as Pell grants. You must be an undergraduate pursuing a degree plan and you must demonstrate need. Additionally, you cannot have outstanding unpaid loans or owe repayments for other federal funds. You must be a U.S. citizen. The total amount of funds available for FSEOG depends on the college you attend and how much other financial aid you receive.
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Amount
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The amount of the supplemental grant can be as little as $100 or as much as $4,000. Some colleges limit the amount to distribute the funds to more students, but the students with most need get the FSEOG funds. There are never sufficient funds for all who qualify, so these grants go first to students with zero EFC scores. The financial aid policies of the university you attend control distribution of FSEOG funds.
Distribution
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FSEOG funds are available at approximately 4,000 colleges and universities. The U.S. Department of Education distributes Pell grant funds to about 5,400 colleges. Check to be certain that the college you want to attend has FSEOG funds. The U.S. Department of Education transfers this funding to the college or university, so these are campus-based awards. The college disburses the funds to the student, so it is important that the student apply early for federal student aid, receive Pell grant eligibility and commit to a specific college or university. Make it known to the financial aid office at that university that you request supplemental funds.
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