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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants


Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) help financially needy undergraduate students, who have not earned a bachelor's or professional degree, meet the cost of postsecondary education. The program gives priority to students who receive Federal Pell Grants. FSEOG awards range from $100 to $4,000 a year depending on the financial need. The award is made by the school based on the availability of funds. A FSEOG does not need to be repaid.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) help financially needy undergraduate students, who have not earned a bachelor's or professional degree, meet the cost of postsecondary education. The program gives priority to students who receive Federal Pell Grants. FSEOG awards range from $100 to $4,000 a year depending on the financial need. The award is made by the school based on the availability of funds. A FSEOG does not need to be repaid.


To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be all of the following:

  • A student pursuing a undergraduate degree or certificate.
  • Have financial need.


To determine whether you are eligible to receive assistance through this program, you must first complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. Schools use the information from the FAFSA to determine your actual financial aid package. Your school will inform you how much money you may be eligible for that academic year.


Additional information about Federal Supplemental Educational Grants can be obtained on the
Federal Student Aid Office's FSEOG page.

The U.S. Department of Education's Student Aid on the Web-the gateway to Federal student aid, offers a single source of free information not only for applying for Federal aid, but also on choosing a career, selecting a school, and identifying non-Federal resources to pay for higher education.

For general information about Federal student aid programs, assistance in completing the FAFSA, and information about FAFSA on the Web, call the Federal Student Aid Information Center (FSAIC) at the following toll-free number:
1-800-433-3243

TTY users for the hearing impaired can call:
1-800-730-8913

Callers in locations without access to 800 numbers may call this non toll-free number:
319-337-5665