U.S. Education Sources

U.S. Department of Education
Provides data on grants, financial aid, policy, research and educational resources.

Office of Indian Education
Office works to support educational & culturally related academic needs of American Indians.

Classroom Resources

Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
Provides extensive listings of web resources across the curriculum.  Includes games, maps, and primary source material.

Financial Aid

Federal Student Aid - Information for Financial Aid Professionals
Provides technical and policy assistance for Federal Student Aid programs.

Student Aid on the Web
Free information from the U.S. Department of Education on preparing for and funding education beyond high school.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Check out the free FAFSA on the Web — the way to apply online for student financial aid!

Direct Loans
Another FSA program provided by the Department of Education that provides students with a way to borrow money to pay for education after high school.

Funding & Grants

U.S. Department of Education Federal Register Documents
Check out documents published in the Federal Register by the Department of Education.

OCFO - Office of the Chief Financial Officer

Student Information Sources

Guide to U.S. Department of Education Programs
This Guide is designed to help you find ED programs and information about them - their purpose, funding, contacts, and more.

The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Search for a college based on its location, program, or degree offerings either alone or in combination – information provided by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Office of Postsecondary Education
Provides financial aid resources, including guides to federal grants, loans, and work-study programs.

Office of Vocational and Adult Education
Provides information on adult education and literacy, career and technical education, high schools, community colleges, and much more.

Statistics

National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
The above link provides statistical data on education in the United States and other countries.  The following links from NCES provide additional information on diverse topics:
 - Digest of Education Statistics
Provides a compilation of statistical information covering the broad field of American education from pre-kindergarten through graduate school.
- NAEP on the Net
National Assessment for Educational Progress is reported in the Nation's Report Card.
- Education Finance Statistics Center
Comparative data on state school systems; includes Public School District Peer Search.
- Fast Facts
Provides a search box for easy access to educational statistics.
- Survey and Program Areas
Links to survey data on student achievement and adult literacy.
- The Condition of Education
Links to annual reports of the condition and other areas of education.

State & Local Education Sources

Department of Public Instruction
Webpage of the State of North Carolina's Department of Public Instruction.  Has information for educators, media, parents and students.

Reports & Statistics
Statistical data on North Carolina schools.

Electronic Catalog of NCES Products
Provides easy search and purchase of National Center for Educational Statistics reports.

General Links

The Educator's Reference Desk
Provides access to educational resources and includes over 3000 links to a variety of educational issues, lesson plans, and the ERIC database, the world's largest source of education information.

goENC.org
A comprehensive resource for K-12 math and science educators.

Gateway to 21st Century Skills
Whether you are a student, teacher, administrator or a concerned education partner, there's something for everyone to help you meet the challenges of teaching and learning in the 21stCentury!

American Council for Drug Education
Links to resources related to substance abuse prevention.

The Center for Talented Youth
Resource center from John Hopkins University listing programs designed to nurture students’ intellectual abilities.

Historical Media Databases (GODORT)
A list of databases produced by states or their political subdivisions that provide online access to historical photographs, video, or audio.  Currently this page features databases from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Minnesota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Utah.  Information contained could be useful to researchers, genealogists, as well as K-12 students.