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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

The Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) program helps undergraduate students with exceptional financial need who have not earned a bachelor’s or professional degree.

Eligibility

To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Have demonstrated financial need based on a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA);
  • Have a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate, or pass a test approved by the U.S. Department of Education;
  • Be working toward a degree or certificate;
  • Be enrolled in an eligible undergraduate program;
  • Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen and have a social security number; and
  • Register with the Selective Service if required.

Award

Awards range from $100 to $4,000 per academic year and vary by school.

How to Apply

File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

For more information, contact:
Federal Student Aid Information Center
U.S. Department of Education
Phone: 1.800.433.3243
(TTY: 1.800.730.8913)


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