Federal Supplemental Grant
Title IV School Code: 006656
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) is awarded to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need as determined by FAFSA. Typically, these are students with an Estimated Family Contribution, EFC, of zero. These funds are limited, so priority is given to students who apply early in the academic school year. You must be enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours (1000-level or above and/or approved remedial courses). The actual amount received is based on full-time enrollment of 12 hours or more of part-time enrollment of six to 11 credit hours.

To apply for an SEOG, a student must first meet the following general eligibility requirements:
• U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Have received a high school diploma, GED or pass the Ability to Benefit Test
• Be enrolled in classes leading to a U.S. Department of Education approved certificate or degree. Check this list for ineligible degree/certificates (PDF) for financial aid purposes.
• Not be in default on a federal student loan or owe repayment of a Pell Grant.
• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (PDF)

Students should start the application process (PDF) by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. Unlike the Federal Pell Grant, SEOG Grants are based on available funds. That is why students are strongly encouraged to file their FAFSA as soon after Jan. 1 as possible.

If you filed the FAFSA online, the Office of Student Financial Aid should receive your results within two weeks. Our office will then contact you by mail to request additional information that may include, but is not limited to: a College of DuPage financial aid application and copies of 2004 tax and W-2 information.

Your financial aid specialist may take four to six weeks to process your file after all required documents are submitted. Processing time depends on the application length and/or corrections. It is strongly suggested that students apply at least 10 weeks before the start of the semester.

Notification of your award:
You will receive an award letter notifying you of your maximum SEOG award for the academic school year. If you are not a full-time student, then your SEOG award will be prorated according to the number of registered hours. Please refer to Understanding Your Financial Aid brochure (PDF) for important information on withdrawing from classes and deadline dates for enrollment. Students who have excessive drops or do not complete 67 percent of their classes (PDF) will risk losing their financial aid.

Withdrawals:
According to the Federal Refund Policy, if you withdraw from all your classes prior to completing 60 percent of the term, you could owe a refund of grant and/or loan funds to College of DuPage and to the federal government. The amount owed is based upon your grant and/or loan eligibility. As always, please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid prior to dropping classes.

Federal Financial Aid is paid based upon attendance in classes. If you receive a failing grade or withdrawal from class for failure to attend, you may owe a portion or all of your grant and/or loan funds to College of DuPage and the federal government. The date of your last participation in an academically-related course activity determines the period utilized for determining your final award.