The FSEOG is a federal government grant that does not have to be repaid. FSEOG is awarded to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need who are earning their first bachelor's degree. Priority is given to Federal Pell Grant recipients with the lowest Student Aid Index (SAI) from the FAFSA.
2026/2027 FSEOG Funding - Congress has not yet finalized funding for FSEOG, and it is currently unknown whether funds will be available for the 2026–2027 academic year. To avoid awarding aid that may later need to be adjusted or canceled, Winthrop University will delay making FSEOG offers until funding is confirmed.
Begin the process by completing the FAFSA online. While the Department of Education guarantees that participating schools will receive funds to pay the Federal Pell Grants for its eligible students, there is no guarantee every eligible student will receive a FSEOG. Award amounts depend on when you submit your FAFSA, your financial need, the amount of funding allocated to Winthrop University, and the number of potentially eligible students.
FSEOG cannot be automatically renewed each year. Returning students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress and meet the FSEOG awarding requirements each academic year.
Students must be enrolled to receive FSEOG. Students enrolled less than full-time (at least 12 credit hours) will receive a reduced award. Once all award requirements have been met, your financial aid will be credited to your student account. For more information, please visit Applying for Aid.
