Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) for 2024: Heres what you need to know
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is a need-based grant program that helps undergraduate students with exceptional financial need pay for college. Heres a breakdown of the key points for 2024:
Eligibility:
- Be an undergraduate student enrolled at least half-time in a degree-granting program.
- Demonstrate exceptional financial need as determined by your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Not have already earned a bachelors degree.
- Be enrolled in a program that leads to an associates or bachelors degree.
- Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
Award amounts:
- Range from $100 to $4,000 per academic year.
- The exact amount depends on your financial need, when you apply, other financial aid you receive, and the availability of funds at your school.
- Funds are limited, so early application is crucial.
Important deadlines:
- February 27, 2024: Deadline for schools to apply for designation as a Title III or Title V institution and a waiver of the non-federal share requirement for FWS and FSEOG.
- February 5, 2024: Deadline for schools to request a waiver of the underuse penalty for the 2024-2025 award year.
- School-specific deadlines: Each school sets its own deadlines for applications and awarding FSEOG funds. Contact your schools financial aid office for specific details.
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