The FSEOG, or Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, is a free type of funding for college that never needs to be repaid. Unlike private or other forms of public grants, the FSEOG is only available through the federal government. The program is managed by the United States Department of Education and financial aid officials of participating schools. The FSEOG is awarded as a means for students with exceptional financial need to meet their educational funding needs.
The only way to apply for the FSEOG is to fill out a FAFSA or Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The FAFSA is used by more than 4000 schools nationwide to make determine a student’s eligibility for all types of federal aid. Schools that use the FAFSA include colleges, universities, online schools, technical and vocational centers, nursing and health schools, and even some automotive programs.
When you fill out a FAFSA at one of these schools, you’ll be applying for many types of aid at the same time: grants, scholarships, work study, loans, and the FSEOG. In most cases, students who are awarded the FSEOG will also be awarded the federal Pell grant. Both of these grants can offer up to $4000 for educational expenses each year, though rarely do students receive the maximum of each.
You can apply for the FSEOG via the FAFSA at any local school or university, or you may fill one out online. Because the FSEOG is only awarded to students with financial need, be prepared with your financial documents when you fill out the FAFSA. In many cases, you’ll need to provide verification of the information used to determine your eligibility for the FSEOG.
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