The Higher Education Programs (HEP) administers and supports projects that broaden access to higher education. HEP projects are awarded to institutions of higher education and non-profit organizations and agencies.

HEP is divided into the following service areas:

• Higher Education Preparation and Support Service (Federal TRIO Programs) - This office administers the eight TRIO outreach and support programs targeted to help disadvantaged students progress from middle school to postbaccalaureate programs, as well as programs related to preparation for postsecondary education.

• Institutional Development and Undergraduate Education Programs Service - This office administers several National Title III programs designed to help higher education institutions that serve a large proportion of disadvantaged students improve their academic programs and administrative capabilities. IDUES also administers the Title V, Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program, whose purpose is to assist eligible Hispanic-serving institutions of higher education to expand their capacity to serve Hispanic and low-income students. In addition, IDUES is responsible for undergraduate incentive programs, and for managing and collecting college facilities construction loans made to higher education institutions.

• International Education Programs Service - This office administers the Title VI (HEA) domestic international education programs, and programs authorized by the Fulbright-Hays Act.

• Teacher and Student Development Programs Service - This office administers programs supporting teacher preparation, graduate fellowships, and early college preparation and support.

U.S. Department of Education
Office of Postsecondary Education
1990 K Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20006