ED is committed to enforcing laws such as the Higher Education Act of 1965, as well as educational policies set forth by Congress, to ensure that all postsecondary students receive equal access to higher education opportunities.
Accreditation ensures that institutes and/or programs of higher education meet quality standards. Learn more about accreditation and ED's role.
Learn about ED's role in formulating and enforcing federal higher education policies.
Visit the Perkins Collaborative Resource Network (PCRN) to learn more about Perkins V and other legislation that support CTE programs.
Find information on the Department's implementation of the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008.
The Higher Education Act of 1965
Read the text of the Federal law that provides financial assistance and other resources for students and institutions of higher education.