FSEOG
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
Program Objectives
To provide need-based grant aid to eligible undergraduate postsecondary students to help meet educational expenses.
Who Can Benefit
Undergraduate students enrolled or accepted for enrollment as regular students; are maintaining satisfactory academic progress in accordance with the standards and practices of the institution, have financial need, do not owe a refund on a Title IV grant, are not in default on a Title IV loan, file a statement of educational purpose, file a statement of registration compliance (Selective Service) and meet citizen/resident requirements may benefit.
Financial Information
Award Amounts
The average award in FY 2023 was $801. The average award for FY 2024 and FY 2025 is estimated to be $801.
Program Funding
(Direct Payments for Specified Use) FY 23$1,293,785,000.00; FY 24 est $1,293,785,000.00; FY 25 est $1,293,785,000.00; FY 22$1,376,037,000.00; FY 21$1,251,693,000.00; FY 20$1,169,356,000.00; FY 19$1,154,667,000.00; FY 18$1,130,929,000.00; FY 17$992,875,000.00; FY 16$992,875,000.00; -
Program Recipients (FY2025)
Approximately 1,615,000 recipients are expected.
Deadlines
Deadlines are specified on the application (usually October 1).
How to Apply
To apply for this grant, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Your school's financial aid office will determine your eligibility based on your FAFSA information.
Administering Agency
OFFICE OF FEDERAL STUDENT AID, EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Data Source
Information from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Last updated: December 2024.
Program Details
- CFDA Number
- 84.007
- Assistance Type
- DIRECT PAYMENTS FOR SPECIFIED USE
- Official Website
- studentaid.ed.gov/sa/...
Related Programs
- Adult Education - Basic Grants to States (CFDA 84.002)
- Title I Basic, Concentration, Targeted and Education Finance Incentive Grants (CFDA 84.010)
- Title I State Agency Program for Neglected and Delinquent Children and Youth (CFDA 84.013)
- National Resource Centers Program for Foreign Language and Area Studies or Foreign Language and International Studies Program and Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship Program (CFDA 84.015)
- Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Programs (CFDA 84.016)