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U.S. Department of Education

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

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What it may cover

$4K

Enrollment

Open enrollment

Where available

Check locally

What you get

FSEOG provides supplemental grant funding to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need, prioritizing Federal Pell Grant recipients with the lowest Expected Family Contributions. Awards range from $100 to $4,000 per year and do not require repayment. Students must be enrolled at a participating institution and complete the FAFSA.

Help paying for school, training, meals, or education-related services.

Ask the school or program office what documents they accept if you do not have one item on the list.

Do you qualify?

Check what applies to you. Your answers are saved on this device so you can come back later.

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Do you have exceptional financial need as determined by the FAFSA — priority given to students with the lowest Expected Family Contribution?
Are you an undergraduate student enrolled at least half-time?
Are you a US citizen or eligible non-citizen?
FSEOG is awarded by the institution — not all schools participate, and funds are limited?
Do you also be eligible for the Federal Pell Grant?

What to bring

If you do not have one of these, apply anyway and ask what substitutes are accepted.

1FAFSA filed at studentaid.gov as early as possible (opens October 1)
2Financial aid award letter from your institution (FSEOG is packaged as part of your total aid offer)
3Enrollment verification confirming at least half-time status
4Contact your school's financial aid office — FSEOG is awarded at the school level, not directly through the federal government

How to apply

Processing time varies by location and program funding.

1Find the right local officeUse your ZIP code to confirm the school or program office that handles Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG).
2Apply online, by phone, or in personUse the official application path and keep a copy of anything you submit.
3Complete the interview or verificationMany benefits require a short call, appointment, or document check.
4Watch for a decisionKeep mail, email, and phone open so you do not miss follow-up requests.

Find local help

Your ZIP helps you confirm the right local office and state-specific rules.

You may also qualify for

Other programs in the same category that often go hand-in-hand.

Bureau of Indian Education, U.S. Department of the Interior

Bureau of Indian Education Scholarships

Department of Education

Federal Pell Grant

U.S. Department of Education

Federal Work-Study

See details for your state

U.S. Department of Education

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

BenefitEducationRecurringRolling

What it may cover

$4K

Enrollment

Open enrollment

Where available

Check locally

What you get

Help paying for school, training, meals, or education-related services.

Ask the school or program office what documents they accept if you do not have one item on the list.

Do you qualify?

Check what applies to you. Your answers are saved on this device so you can come back later.

0/5 confirmed

Do you have exceptional financial need as determined by the FAFSA — priority given to students with the lowest Expected Family Contribution?
Are you an undergraduate student enrolled at least half-time?
Are you a US citizen or eligible non-citizen?
FSEOG is awarded by the institution — not all schools participate, and funds are limited?
Do you also be eligible for the Federal Pell Grant?

What to bring

If you do not have one of these, apply anyway and ask what substitutes are accepted.

1FAFSA filed at studentaid.gov as early as possible (opens October 1)
2Financial aid award letter from your institution (FSEOG is packaged as part of your total aid offer)
3Enrollment verification confirming at least half-time status
4Contact your school's financial aid office — FSEOG is awarded at the school level, not directly through the federal government

How to apply

Processing time varies by location and program funding.

1Find the right local officeUse your ZIP code to confirm the school or program office that handles Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG).
2Apply online, by phone, or in personUse the official application path and keep a copy of anything you submit.
3Complete the interview or verificationMany benefits require a short call, appointment, or document check.
4Watch for a decisionKeep mail, email, and phone open so you do not miss follow-up requests.

Find local help

Your ZIP helps you confirm the right local office and state-specific rules.

You may also qualify for

Other programs in the same category that often go hand-in-hand.

Bureau of Indian Education, U.S. Department of the Interior

Bureau of Indian Education Scholarships

Department of Education

Federal Pell Grant

U.S. Department of Education

Federal Work-Study