Applicant and Grantee Resources

**Program Data:**

- Federal Student Financial Assistance Programs DataData books and other statistical reports for the Pell Grant Program, Campus-Based Programs, and the student loan programs
- Federal Campus-Based Programs Data: Annual Federal Campus-Based Programs Data Books.
- Federal TEACH Grant Program Data:  Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program data by institution and award year.
- Federal Student Loan Programs Data: Federal Student Loan Program Data Books and other data  related to the Federal Student Loan Programs.

## Annual TEACH Grant Reports

Annual TEACH Grant Report to Congress MS Word (205KB)|  PDF  (440 KB)

# Office of  Postsecondary Education -  Information for Students

UndergraduatesGraduate StudentsVeteransAdditional Resources

Most student assistance from the U.S. Department of Education is in the form of grants, loans, and work-study to help pay the cost of attending a postsecondary institution. The Department's **Federal Student Aid Office** has information on these student financial assistance programs.

## Office of Postsecondary Education Programs for Undergraduates

- Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad provides short-term study and travel seminars abroad for U.S. educators in the social sciences and humanities for the purpose of improving their understanding and knowledge of the peoples and cultures of other countries.
- Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships provides four-year grants to universities who then award fellowships to students for the study of modern foreign languages and area or international studies. Students should contact funded institutions for application information.
- Fulbright-Hays  Group Projects Abroad provides grants to U.S. institutions and organizations  to conduct overseas intensive language programs. Students and educators should contact funded  projects directly for information and an application to participate.

## Office of Postsecondary Education  Programs for Graduate Students

- Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships provides four-year grants to universities who then award fellowships to students for the study of modern foreign languages and area or international studies. Students should contact funded institutions for application information.
- Fulbright Hays  Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad provides fellowships for students in  modern foreign languages and area studies programs to conduct research overseas.  Students must apply through U.S. institutions of higher education.
- Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad provides grants to U.S. institutions and organizations  to conduct overseas intensive language programs. Students and educators should contact funded  projects directly for information and an application to participate.
- Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad provides short-term study and travel seminars abroad for U.S. educators in the social sciences and humanities for the purpose of improving their understanding and knowledge of the peoples and cultures of other countries.
- Graduate  Assistance in Areas of National Need provides grants to colleges and universities who, in turn, award fellowships to graduate students in areas of national need. These include: biology, computer information science, engineering, geological science, mathematics, and physics.

## U.S. Department of Education Programs Supporting Veterans

The U.S. Department Education (ED) implements competitive grant programs that provide funding to colleges and nonprofit organizations to assist veterans in enrolling in and completing a program of postsecondary education.  These programs provide a great opportunity for veterans to get personalized counseling and support to achieve success in higher education.  Learn more below about how to utilize these programs and connect with programs near you.

- Veterans Upward Bound
- Educational Opportunity Centers
- Centers of Excellence for Veteran Student Success

## Additional Resources

**College Affordability and Transparency**: Get cost information from the Office of Postsecondary Education that helps you make informed decisions about your choice for higher education. View lists of institutions with the highest tuition prices, highest net prices, and institutions whose prices are rising at the fastest rates.

**Accreditation** - The goal of accreditation is to ensure that education provided by institutions of higher education meets acceptable levels of quality. Here you will find lists of regional and national accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as reliable authorities concerning the quality of education or training offered by the institutions of higher education or higher education programs they accredit.

**Postsecondary Educational Institutions and Programs Accredited by Accrediting Agencies and State Approval Agencies Recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education** - This database lists approximately 6,900 postsecondary educational institutions and programs, each of which is accredited by an accrediting agency or state approval agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a "reliable authority as to the quality of postsecondary education" within the meaning of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA).

**Office of Postsecondary Education Programs and Initiatives** - This page provides a complete list of programs administered by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education.

**Diploma Mills and Accreditation**: This site is will help consumers gain a better understanding of accreditation in the United States.  It is important for every smart postsecondary education consumer to be aware of the differences between accredited and unaccredited institutions and the pitfalls of enrolling in a "diploma mill."  The site is one tool available to consumers to help  avoid diploma mills and provides resources for parents and students for evaluating and selecting postsecondary institutions.

**Protect Yourself from Identity Theft**:  MISUSED is a Web site from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Inspector General to help students and families protect themselves from the growing problem of identity theft.

**College Cost and Other Information**: College Navigator from the National Center for Education Statistics helps you find colleges based on location, programs, tuition, distance learning, evening courses, and more. Save your favorites and compare up to four colleges.

**Tax Benefits for Higher Education**: Refer to the IRS  Web site for tax  information for students. The site includes IRS  Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education.

**State Aid Resources:** Links to state agencies for programs for college students.

**International Educational Mobility**: The U.S Network for Education Information, developed by the National Library of Education, provides information to help Americans                contemplating an educational experience abroad, including extensive links to foreign education systems. It also presents information about education in the United States, its structure and organization, from the primary through the postgraduate levels, including a wide array of links to useful sites in the U.S. education community.

**Additional Resources** Disclaimer

- General Education Online: Database of links to higher education facilities worldwide
- Saving for College
- The College Board
- College Board  test dates
- ACT  - Information for Life's Transitions
- National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) - Resources for Students, Parents, and Counselors
- FinAid! The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid

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