Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

What is a Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant?

Awarded under the federal aid program, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants are available to students with exceptional need who are progressing satisfactorily toward a degree. By law, top priority is given to students who are Federal Pell Grant recipients.

How do I qualify?

Students who wish to be considered for the FSEOG program should file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before February 1, 2010 for the 2010-2011 academic year and before February 1, 2011 for the 2011-2012 academic year. An FSEOG award will appear on the Award Notification for those students receiving this award. You must reapply for financial aid each year. 

Enrollment and Satisfactory Academic Progress

All financial aid is awarded subject to acceptance or readmission to the University as a regular degree seeking student. A student is eligible for financial assistance if she/he maintains satisfactory academic progress. This progress is reviewed at the end of each spring and/or summer term for the succeeding academic year. Satisfactory progress for financial aid purposes requires that the student maintain a minimum gpa and make progress toward their degree.

The minimum Satisfactory Academic Progress standards required to receive aid is available from the Financial Aid Web Site. It is also listed in the Academic Policies section of the Radford University Catalog. Fall applicants who failed to meet the minimum standards will have their academic records reviewed at the end of fall semester. At this time financial assistance, if available, may be awarded to students who have reached the satisfactory level. A student who wishes to appeal the denial of financial aid must first have his/her case reviewed by their Financial Aid Counselor. If the student is not satisfied with the Director's decision, a further appeal can be made to the Director of Financial Aid. The appeal form is available in the Financial Aid Office.

How much money can I get?

You can receive between $200 and $4,000 a year, depending on when you apply, your level of need, and Radford University's funding level.

How will I be paid at Radford University?

If you are awarded a Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, it will be listed on your award letter as part of your financial aid package. The total amount of your financial aid as shown on your award notification will be paid in installments. Generally, one-half of each award may be disbursed to you each semester upon completion of the verification/review of your file and acceptance of your award. Acceptance of your financial assistance takes place by signing and returning one copy of your financial aid notification letter. To complete the verification/review process, send all requested information to the Financial Aid Office as quickly as possible. You can check the status of your financial aid application by using the Student Information System. After your SEOG award has been verified, it will be credited to your student account. Any credit balance remaining on your student account after all University charges have been paid, will be reimbursed to you after the start of the semester.