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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

Extra campus-based grant for undergraduates with exceptional need. You do not apply separately; your college awards it from a limited pool, usually to Pell-eligible students.

Typical award

Up to $4,000 / year

Time to apply

Same FAFSA

Ease

Straightforward
File the FAFSA

Why this is (relatively) easy

No extra form. Early FAFSA is the application.

Who usually qualifies

  • Pell-eligible undergraduates with the highest need
  • Must be enrolled at a school that participates

What to have ready

  • FAFSA on file as early as possible

Steps

  1. 1

    File the FAFSA early.

  2. 2

    Contact the college financial aid office and ask if FSEOG funds remain.

Deadline: Campus funds are limited — file FAFSA early. Official program page

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