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An Overview of the U.S. Department of Education-- Pg 6

GENERAL INFORMATION

Information Resource Center

  • General information about U.S. Department of Education programs, funding opportunities, services and publications
  • Referrals to Department programs and offices
  • Directory assistance to Department staff
  • Information about legislation and policy

1-800-USA-LEARN* (1-800-872-5327)
TTY: 1-800-437-0833

Washington, D.C. Headquarters

U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC 20202
 

FINANCIAL AID

Federal Student Aid Information Center

  • General information about student financial assistance programs, such as Pell Grants and student loans
  • Questions about the application process, status of loans and location of lenders
  • Information on teacher loan forgiveness
  • Financial aid publications

1-800-4-FED-AID* (1-800-433-3243
TTY: 1-800-730-8913
https://studentaid.ed.gov

PUBLICATIONS

Education Publications Center

  • Order Department publications and products (Braille and other alternative formats available)

1-877-4-ED-PUBS* (1-877-433-7827)
TTY: 1-877-576-7734 or 1-800-437-0833
E-mail: edpubs@inet.ed.gov

CIVIL RIGHTS

Civil Rights Hotline

  • Report discrimination at education institutions on the basis of race, sex, disability, national origin or age
  • Information on civil rights compliance programs
  • Procedures for filing discrimination complaints
  • Access to civil rights regulatory and policy documents

1-800-421-3481*
TTY: 877-521-2172
E-mail: OCR@ed.gov www.ed.gov/ocr

RESEARCH AND STATISTICS

National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

  • Statistical information
  • Reference assistance

1-800-424-1616
TTY: 202-205-7561
https://nces.ed.gov

TEACHING RESOURCES

What Works Clearinghouse

School Ambassador Fellowship Program

GRANTS AND PROGRAMS

Grants and Programs Websites

RECURSOS EN ESPAÑOL

Education Resources for Spanish Speakers
Frequently asked questions about education at all levels

*Spanish speakers available

REGIONAL OFFICES

Region I
(Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont)
U.S. Department of Education
POCH Building
5 Post Office Square
9th Floor, Room 24
Boston, MA 02110
Telephone: 617-289-0100

Region II
(New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands)
U.S. Department of Education
Financial Square
32 Old Slip, 25th Floor
New York, NY 10005
Telephone: 646-428-3905

Region III
(Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia)
U.S. Department of Education
100 Penn Square East
Suite 505
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Telephone: 215-656-6010

Region IV
(Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee)
U.S. Department of Education
61 Forsyth St. SW
Suite 19T40
Atlanta, GA 30303
Telephone: 404-974-9450

Region V
(Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin)
U.S. Department of Education
500 W. Madison Street
Suite 1427
Chicago, IL 60661
Telephone: 312-730-1700

Region VI
(Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas)
U.S. Department of Education
1999 Bryan St.
Suite 1510
Dallas, TX 75202-6817
Telephone: 214-661-9500

Region VII
(Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska)
U.S. Department of Education
8930 Ward Parkway
Suite 2043
Kansas City, MO 64114-3302
Telephone: 816-268-0400

Region VIII
(Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming)
U.S. Department of Education
1244 Speer Blvd, Suite 615
Denver, CO 80204-3582
Telephone: 303-844-3544

Region IX
(Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands)
U.S. Department of Education
50 Beale Street, Room 9700
San Francisco, CA 94105
Telephone: 415-486-5700

Region X
(Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington)
U.S. Department of Education
Jackson Federal Bldg.
915 2nd Avenue, Room 3362
Seattle, WA 98174-1099
Telephone: 206-607-1655

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Page Last Reviewed:
September 25, 2024