U.S. Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education is a federal agency established in 1979 to promote educational excellence and ensure equal access. It administers student financial aid, enforces civil rights laws in education, collects data on America’s schools, and supports educational research and development.
Address: 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20202
Phone: (800) 872-5327
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Pennsylvania Is Nation’s Second-ranked Destination for Out-of-state Freshman College Students
Pennsylvania ranked in second place among the top destinations for freshman out-of-state college students in the nation, according to a new survey by a Harrisburg-based…
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1 Delaware County School District Is in the Top 10 for Entire Nation
A school district in Delaware County is back on top in a Niche ranking of the best school districts in America, writes Ryan Mulligan for…
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FAFSA Chief Visits Delaware County Community College To Highlight Importance of Trade and Career Programs
One in four jobs in America today is filled by someone with an associate degree or a credential they earned from a trade or other…
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This Montgomery County Community Is Among the 50 Best Liberal Places to Live in America
A Montgomery County community has been declared the No. 1 best liberal place to live in America, according to Stacker. Based on data from Niche,…
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Local Family Steps Up, Files Title IX Complaint Against Phoenixville Area School District
A Phoenixville family recently filed a complaint against the Phoenixville Area School District citing alleged disparities between the boys’ and girls’ teams, writes Maddie Hanna…
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Widener University’s FAFSA Action Week Supports Students Applying for Financial Aid
Widener University is providing financial aid programs and policy changes to assist students in understanding the college financial aid process as the federal government declares…
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2 Delaware County Middle Schools Are in the Top 25 in the State, Niche Says
Two Delaware County middle schools made it onto a list of the top 25 middle schools in Pennsylvania, as compiled by Niche, writes Matt DiSanto…
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3 Delaware County Colleges Have Tightened Up on Who Gets In
The University of Pennsylvania is one of the hardest colleges to get into in the region based on local college acceptance rates, according to an…
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U.S. Green Building Council Awards LEED Gold Certification to WCU’s Sciences & Engineering Center and The Commons
West Chester University’s 175,000-square-foot Sciences & Engineering Center and The Commons (SECC) turned solid gold this month with the news of its LEED (Leadership in…
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Financial Aid Data Delay Throws Off College Enrollment Deadlines
The U.S. Department of Education announced this week that student data for federal financial aid will be delayed until March, meaning students won’t get their…
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Widener University suspends May 1 “Decision Day” deadline
Widener University in Chester announced it has suspended its plans to observe the May 1 deadline for incoming fall 2024 students to commit their choice…
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Student Loan Repayment Scams Are on the Rise
The U.S. Department of Education ended the three-year pause on student loan payments in August, and starting in October, payments have been due. Scammers are using…
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These Are the Best School Districts In Pennsylvania, Says Niche
Five Delaware County school districts are among Pennsylvania’s top 25 school districts for 2024, writes Michelle Rotuno-Johnson for Patch. Niche ranked 94,058 public schools and…
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West Chester University Honored as 2023 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School
West Chester University was among the four universities honored at the 2023 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools ceremony at the U.S. Department of Education in…
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WCU Named a 2023 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School
West Chester University has earned a national honor for sustainability from the U.S. Department of Education. WCU is among the 2023 U.S. Department of Education…
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DOE Deputy Secretary ‘Impressed with the Work’ of Upper Darby School District
The Upper Darby School District is making an impression on the Biden administration. And it’s all thanks to the big bucks! The 2022 American…
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See Which Seven Delaware County School Districts Placed Among Top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2023
Delaware County has seven of the top 50 school districts in Pennsylvania for 2023, according to a new ranking by Niche. To determine the 2023…
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Delco’s Still Got It: 6 Public High Schools Make Top 50 List
Six Delaware County public high schools are among the top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2022, according to a new ranking recently released by Niche. All…
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