Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants help meet the cost of postsecondary education for undergraduates with exceptional financial need (that is, students with the lowest expected family contribution) and gives priority to students who receive Federal Pell Grants. The award is made by the school based on the availability of funds. A federal grant does not have to be paid back. Managing Agency Department of Education Program Contact Information & Web Resources To determine whether you are eligible to receive assistance through this program, you must first complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will calculate your effective family contribution. Schools use this information to determine your actual financial aid package.

You may complete the FAFSA online, through this website: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov

Additional useful information may be obtained from the U.S. Department of Education, at: http://www.ed.gov/topics/topicsTier2.jsp?&top=Financial+Aid&subtop=Finding+%26+applying

If you have questions about how to complete the FAFSA, you can call the Federal Student Aid Information Center (FSAIC) at this toll-free number: 1-800-433-3243