The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is generally awarded to Pell-eligible students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. The awards range from $400 to $1,400 per academic year at East Stroudsburg University. It is an award given to undergraduate students only.
WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS?
To receive FSEOG, you must meet the eligibility
requirements for Federal aid
described in the section on PELL.
HOW DO I APPLY FOR FSEOG?
Apply for FSEOG by completing a FAFSA.
You do not indicate on the application
that you wish to apply for FSEOG. You
are automatically considered for this
award.
HOW MUCH CAN I RECEIVE?
How much you receive depends on your
financial need, the amount of money
budgeted to the program and the other
financial aid you have been awarded.
HOW WILL I KNOW IF I'VE BEEN AWARDED FSEOG?
When you receive your award letter from
the University, it will indicate whether or
not you have been awarded FSEOG.
HOW WILL I BE PAID?
There are two disbursements of FSEOG, one each semester
HOW MANY CREDITS DO
I HAVE TO TAKE IN ORDER TO BE
ELIGIBLE?
You must register for and maintain enrollment
status of half-time (6 credits or
equated credits) or greater to be eligible
for FSEOG. If, for any reason, your
course load falls below half-time, payments
of your award will be stopped.
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FSEOG AND PELL?
For the PELL program, the Federal Government
guarantees that the University will
receive enough money to pay PELL to
its eligible students. For the FSEOG
program, each school receives a fixed
amount of money to make FSEOG
awards. Once this money is awarded,
there is no more for that academic year. It
is important that you file your applications
early in the academic year so that you
get maximum consideration for limited
FSEOG funds.
Revised 4/18/00