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State Supplement Grant

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is awarded to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need as determined by FAFSA. Typically, these are students with an Expected 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 or part-time enrollment of 6 to 11 credit hours.

To apply for a SEOG Grant a student must first meet the following general eligibility requirements:

U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
Have received a high school diploma or GED
Be enrolled in classes leading to a U.S. Department of Education approved certificate or degree.
Not be in default on a Federal student loan
Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress

Students should start the application process by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Unlike the Federal Pell Grant, FSEOG awards are based on available funds. 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 Assistance should receive your results within 3 to 4 days.

After our office receives your results electronically, an email will be sent to your COD email address to request additional information based on your results, which may include, but is not limited to: tax transcripts, verification of citizenship, etc. Our office will send out three requests for additional information, after which you will no longer receive notices for missing information. It is your responsibility to check your COD email and myACCESS account regularly!

It may take 4 to 6 weeks to process your financial aid information after all required documents are submitted. Processing time may vary depending on volume of application and/or corrections. It is strongly suggested that students apply at least 8 weeks before the start of the semester.

Notification of your award
You will receive notification that your financial aid award has been determined via your COD email address. Your complete Financial Aid Award Letter will be accessible in your myACCESS. Your FSEOG award will be based on full-time enrollment, which is 12 semester hours or more.

If you are not a full-time student then your financial aid awards will be prorated according to your enrollment status. Please refer to Understanding Your Financial Aid brochurebrochure for important information on withdrawing from classes and deadline dates for enrollment. Students who have excessive drops or do not complete 67% of their classes and maintain a 2.0 GPA will risk losing their financial aid.

Withdrawals
According to the Federal Refund Policy, if you withdraw from ALL your classes prior to completing 60% of the term, you could owe a refund of grant and/or loan funds to the College of DuPage and to the Federal Government. The amount owed will be based upon your grant and/or loan eligibility.

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. As always, please contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance prior to dropping classes.