Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is a federally-funded program that is provided by the U.S. Department of Education to help students with exceptional financial need meet the cost of postsecondary education. FSEOG funds are awarded to Southern University at Shreveport (SUSLA) and administered by its Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.
FSEOG Awarding Policy
To qualify for FSEOG at Southern University at Shreveport, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the upcoming award year. For the SUSLA Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships to provide an aid package, students must include SUSLA’s federal school code (007686) on the FAFSA’s school selection section to ensure our office receives the processed application.
Typically the FAFSA is available annually beginning October 1st; however, the 2024-2025 FAFSA and 2025-2026 are available annually by December. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) funds are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional financial need, typically with a Student Aid Index (SAI) of -1500. Other FSEOG award criteria are listed below.
Am I eligible for the FSEOG Grant?
- Open to US citizens and eligible non-citizens.
- You must be an eligible student whose Student Aid Index (SAI) is less than or equal to the figure set by the Federal Government for the academic year. For more information about EFC, please check out our Financial Aid Eligibility sub-menu.
- Your EFC is determined from the information that you provide on your FAFSA. (SUSLA’s federal school code is 007686. Our priority deadline is April 14th)
- You must meet all of the eligibility criteria required for receipt of federal aid including SAP.
- You must be enrolled in an undergraduate program leading to a certificate or an associate degree.
Awards
According to Federal Regulations, the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) annual awards range from $100 to $4,000; however, each institution can establish its guidelines within these ranges. FSEOG awards may vary in amount or be awarded on a semester-by-semester basis, depending on the recipient’s demonstrated financial need.
Priority for FSEOG awards will be given to students with a -1500 SAI and outstanding balances with SUSLA. However, it’s important to note that not every eligible student is guaranteed to receive FSEOG funds. Funds are extremely limited, and award amounts may be adjusted based on financial need and fund availability. Awards will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis based on availability at the institution.
2024-2025 FSEOG annual award ranges are as follows:
- Full-time (12 hours or greater) = $2000 per semester (up to $4000 annually)
- Three-quarter time (9 hours to 11 hours) = $1500 per semester (up to $3000 annually)
- Half-time (6 hours to 8 hours) = $1000 per semester (up to $2000 annually)