The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) program provides need-based grants to help low-income undergraduate students finance the costs of postsecondary education, and may be available to students who are eligible for Federal Pell Grants. Students must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year as part of the application process for an FSEOG. Eligibility is determined annually based on results from the FAFSA. First priority is given to PELL grant recipients and those who file their FAFSA by the February 14 priority filing deadline.
Federal funds are limited for this program—only applicants who demonstrate the greatest financial need are considered for FSEOG. The Department of Education allocates a set amount of funds for this grant. These limited campus-based funds are awarded by the Office of Financial Aid in amounts ranging from $100 to $4,000 per year. The average annual FSEOG award at New York Institute of Technology is $1,000 for the 2026–2027 award year.
Award amounts are dependent upon many factors including, but not limited to: financial need, the time at which the student applies for federal financial aid, amount of other aid a student receives, and availability of funds. Students must also maintain satisfactory academic progress as determined by the applicable New York Institute of Technology degree program rules.
Reference: 2024–2025 Federal Student Handbook Volume 6, Chapter 6