Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
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Description
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) provides free funds to exceptionally needy undergraduate students. The FSEOG does not need to be repaid. Full-time recipients in 2021-22 received an average of $330.
Forms and Procedures to Apply
To apply for the FSEOG, students must:
- Apply to and be accepted to McPherson College
- Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and receive a result known as the Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The FAFSA is available at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa . Students should make sure to include McPherson College’s FAFSA code 001933.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the FSEOG at McPherson College, students must:
- Meet the general eligibility requirements as stated within the “Eligibility for Federal Student Financial Aid” section of the Consumer Information Page.
- Submit all forms for application
- Demonstrate exceptional need
Criteria for recipient selection
Initial selection for the FSEOG will be to those Pell-eligible students with the lowest EFC’s. If funding is available after all Pell-eligible students have been awarded, students that are not Pell-eligible, starting with the lowest EFC may be selected.
Criteria for award amount
The actual award amount in any given year will be determined by the following:
- Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
- Enrollment status (full time/part-time status)
For the 2021-22 year, FSEOG recipients received an average of $330 for the year. The maximum amount that a recipient may receive is $4,000 per year and the minimum amount is $100.
Criteria for continued eligibility
To continue receiving the FSEOG, students must:
- Meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements as explained in the college catalog each semester
- Submit a new FAFSA each year
The FSEOG is limited in funding. Students are encouraged to submit their FAFSA to McPherson College as early as possible to secure this award each year.