Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
To provide need-based grant aid to eligible undergraduate postsecondary students to help meet educational expenses.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Other
Higher education institutions (public, private nonprofit, postsecondary vocational, and proprietary) meeting eligibility requirements may apply.
Beneficiaries
- University Higher Education
- Non-university Higher Education
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.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
The Federal Student Aid office determines final awards and notifies participating institutions. Postsecondary institutions determine individual student awards.
Notices of tentative awards sent by February 1, and final award notifications sent by April 1.
Program details & compliance
Description
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) program provides need-based grant aid to eligible undergraduate students to help reduce financial barriers to postsecondary education. Federal funding allocations are awarded to qualifying postsecondary institutions under a statutory formula. The SEOG program is operated by institutional financial aid administrators who have substantial flexibility in determining student awards.
Mission Categories
Primary: Higher Education
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Grants are for undergraduate study, and range from $100 to $4,000 per academic year. However, if reasonable study abroad costs exceed the cost of attendance at the home institution, the amount of the grant may exceed the $4,000 maximum by as much as $400. A student is eligible to receive a FSEOG for the period of time needed to complete the first undergraduate baccalaureate course of study being pursued by that student. If it awards grants to students in that year, an institution is entitled to an administrative cost allowance for an award year of 5 percent of the first $2,750,000, expended, plus 4 percent of expenditures greater than $2,750,000 but less than $5,500,000, plus 3 percent of expenditures in excess of $5,500,000.
Required Documentation
Institutions must document their eligibility and students must demonstrate financial need.
Matching Requirements
Funds are allocated to institutions on the basis of the institution's base guarantee and pro rata share and then on demonstrated need for funding. Institutions award funds to students on the basis of financial need as determined by the Federal Need Analysis Methodology specified in statute. This program requires institutional matching funds. The Federal share may not exceed 75 percent unless waived based on objective criteria established in regulations.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements
Formula
Title IV Part A Section 3