Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

This federal grant was designed to provide financial assistance to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need.

Eligibility Requirements

• Show exceptional financial need.
• Have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate.
• Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student working toward a degree or certificate in an eligible program. (Students may not receive aid for correspondence or telecommunications courses unless they are part of an associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree program.)
• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
• Have a valid Social Security Number.
• Make Satisfactory Academic Progress.
• Sign a statement on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA) certifying that federal student aid will only be used for educational purposes.
• Sign a statement on the FAFSA certifying that the student is not in default on a federal student loan and that the student does not owe money back on a federal student grant.
• Register with the Selective Service, if required. (If you are a male 18-25 years of age and you have not yet registered with Selective Service, you can permit Selective Service to register you by checking a box on the FAFSA or registering online.)

Awards range up to $800 per year at McLennan Community College (MCC). To apply, students should complete the FAFSA, list the MCC school code (003590), and the Office of Financial Aid will notify the student if he/she is eligible for a Pell Grant.