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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

What is the FSEOG ?
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is the second largest grant program offered by the U.S. Department of Education. The FSEOG are federal funds for undergraduate students working toward their first bachelor’s degree. The FSEOG does not require repayment by the student.
How to apply for the FSEOG.
Complete the online FAFSA.
The student financial aid file must be complete prior to awarding the FSEOG.
How is eligibility determined?
Eligibility is based upon financial need and is determined by a formula consistently applied to all applicants.
FSEOG is offered to students who demonstrate a high financial aid need. PHCC determines the award based on the student’s Pell Grant eligibility on the SAR.
Students are required to enroll in a minimum of six credit hours per term to receive the FSEOG.
Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress.
Students must also adhere to the items listed under the General Eligibility Requirements for Student Aid.
How much is awarded in the FSEOG?
The amount of the FSEOG varies from $500 - $1000 (annual figure), depending on the student’s eligibility.
How the FSEOG is awarded?
Once the FSEOG amount is determined, the student is sent an award letter that indicates the award per term.
Students who receive the FSEOG also receive the Pell Grant, which has paid for tuition and book costs. Therefore, the SEOG funds are issued to each student after balance check.
What are the criteria for continued eligibility?
  1. Maintain the Standards of Academic Progress for Financial Aid.
  2. Complete a FAFSA each academic year.

Application hints

  • Apply early! Funds are limited. Priority awarding begins each year.
  • Record accurate information on the FAFSA to prevent a delay in awarding.
  • Make sure the Social Security number is correct on the FAFSA. Answer all applicable sections of the FAFSA.
  • If a student has not received any information from PHCC’s financial aid office within six weeks of submitting the SAR, the student should immediately contact the financial aid office.
  • Attend the annual campus financial aid workshops.