Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Geographic Scope: United States

Program Overview: The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is a program for undergraduate students from low-income families.

Eligibility

• Financial Need: Must be from low-income families
• Pell Grant Eligibility: Must be eligible to receive the Pell Grant
• EFC Requirement: Must have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $0
• Enrollment Status: Must be enrolled at least half-time (6 hours a semester)
• Funding Availability: Funding is very limited and not all eligible students are awarded

Award Amount

• Range: $250 to $500 for the academic year

Application

• Requires FAFSA application
• GCC School Code: 002264

Application Process

1. Complete FAFSA: File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online
2. Provide GCC School Code: Include GCC's school code (002264) on the FAFSA
3. Get FSA ID: Students must have a Federal Student Aid ID (login) to sign the electronic FAFSA. Get FSA ID at studentaid.gov
4. Submit: FAFSA for 2026-2027 available October 1, 2025 – GCC's priority filing deadline is April 1, 2026

Required Information

• Student and parent (if applicable) FSA ID
• Dependency Status information
• Financial information based on dependency status
• Confirmation of Pell Grant eligibility
• Confirmation of EFC of $0
• Enrollment in at least 6 credit hours per semester

After Submission

• Federal Processor sends FAFSA Submission Summary
• GCC Financial Aid Office will communicate regarding FSEOG eligibility and award status via GCC email