<p>I talked to the financial aid office and they asked me to fax in a letter asking if I could be eligible for my grants(seog,etc.). So far I have me my name would like to be considered for the seog grant and other grants that are available to fund my education towards college. Could I get more help with this?</p>
<p>You will want to describe your financial need and any special circumstances that might not be adequately reflected in the FAFSA.</p>
<p>What is your EFC? Some of those grants require a low EFC or low income.</p>
<p>My EFC is 0.</p>
<p>I wonder if Swimcat, Kelsmom, or Sybbie could weigh in on this… I never knew that a student had to submit a “special request” in order to be considered for fed aid such as SEOG and such. Is this normal???</p>
<p>To collegebro…which college is this?</p>
<p>Do you have your FA award letter? Do you know exactly how much more aid you’ll need to attend this college? As SVmom said, you’ll want to explain your situation and let them know how much more you’re looking for. If you have any documentation, ie. medical bills, unemployment, etc. then give a summary of it and offer to mail them copies.</p>
<p>FSEOG is a federal grant but it’s administered at the campus level and with the school’s discretion. Some use it to fund the lowest EFC students, others reserve it for returning students, etc.</p>
<p>^^^</p>
<p>Ahhh…it just seemed strange to me that an EFC 0 student would have to directly ask for the money. A less savvy student (perhaps from immigrant parents) might not know to even do this.</p>