FWS
FSEOG
Awarding
General
PSU
100

What does FSEOG stand for?

Federal supplemental educational opportunity grant
100

What programs are campus based aid?

FWS, FSEOG, Bonus: Perkins loans (discontinued)

100

Does PSU participate in FWS and FSEOG?

Yes!

200

Are students responsible for returning any over award of FWS funds?

No, schools or the employer can cover the difference. Schools are allowed a $300 over award paid from general FWS funds.

200

Can a student whose SAI is outside of Pell Grant range, and has unmet need be considered for an FSEOG award?

Yes, but it is unlikely they would be awarded due to priority with students with greater financial need.

200

One student has an SAI of -1500 and 5000 unmet need, and another student has an SAI of 1000 with 9000 unmet need. Which student will be prioritized in awarding FSEOG?

The first student, they have greater financial need.

200

What is the award that is a grant provided to students with exceptional financial need?

FSEOG

200

Where does PSU post most FWS position applications?

Handshake

300

Can students have a work study off campus for a private for profit organization?

Yes, if the school approves it. The school or organization will be contributing more of the wages than other FWS positions. Federal funds can only be paid 50% of wages.

300

Can FSEOG be awarded to postbac or grad students?

No, it is only available to undergrads for their first degree

300

A student has an SAI of 3000 and their COA is 8000. Can they be awarded FWS? (if meeting other criteria)

Yes

300

Which staff member(s) directly oversee FWS at PSU?

Chloe Hays and Matt Knauss

400

Is there a limit to an individual's FWS award schools can award?

Only limit is the student's COA, schools can choose their own limits

400

Does FSEOG require full time enrollment?

No, students can receive FSEOG at any enrollment level.

400

How much does PSU typically award FSEOG per term?

$200

500

How much is the maximum and minimum a school can award FSEOG for the year?

$4,000 potentially $4,400 for students who study abroad, minimum of $400

500

Can a student who will reach Pell LEU during the award year be awarded with first priority for FSEOG for the full year?

Yes, students only need Pell eligibility at any point during the year.

500

What percent of FWS and FSEOG funds does the school have to contribute?

25% (schools can contribute more)