Federal SEOG eligibility requirements
Federal SEOG is a federal aid program, officially called Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG).
Rules last reviewed
Eligibility
- Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as an undergraduate student.
- Must not have already earned a Bachelor's or first professional degree.
- Must file the FAFSA and demonstrate exceptional financial need (lower SAI than typical Pell-eligible students).
- Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
- Must be enrolled at least half-time in an eligible program.
- Must maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by the enrolling school.
- Must attend a school that participates in the FSEOG program (not all schools do).
- Priority is given to students with the lowest SAIs who are also receiving a Federal Pell Grant; remaining funds may go to eligible students with low SAIs who do not receive Pell.
Award
Typically $100-$4,000 per year, depending on financial need, availability of funds at the institution, and other aid received. Unlike the Pell Grant, funding is limited per school and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis among eligible students.
Where these rules come from
This page is ScholarLens's summary of the official rules, and it is the same text the eligibility checker cites when it answers. Rules change between award years, so confirm the details with the program before you apply.
Eligibility summary
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