Department of Education

Hundreds of internet-based education resources from agencies across the U.S. Federal government.

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Department of Education

Electronic application for financial aid for post secondary education institutions with a toll free help number to answer questions on filling out the form. Guides to federal grants, loans, and work-study programs for students.

Download Free Application Software for Federal Financial Aid
Student Financial Assistance Guides

Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Every year about 35 fellowships supporting advanced study in the humanities and social sciences are offered through an open international competition. A search service provides references to hundreds of books, articles, and radio broadcast recordings reporting on research at the Center. Information is also available on ordering books written at the Center.

Fellowships
Woodrow Wilson Search Service
Woodrow Wilson Center Press

Department of Transportation -- U.S. Coast Guard

Browse publications, reports, regulation, forms, safety alerts and the Sea Partners Program for community education and outreach. Research the philosophy, programs, activities, and admission requirements of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.

Marine Safety and Environmental Proctection Program
U.S. Coast Guard Academy

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

The Merchant Marine Academy provides an accredited four-year college program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree, a merchant marine officer's license, and a U.S. Naval Reserve Commission. Students spend one year at sea on commerical ships.

Information on the Merchant Mariners
Application for Admissions

National Science Foundation

Apply for research and education grants online, retrieve information about proposal preparation and funding opportunities, and search award abstracts. Proposal preparation and award administration information . Fastlane is an experiment with ways to use the World Wide Web to facilitate business transactions and information exchanges between NSF and its' clients.

Electronic Grant Proposal Forms
Grants/Funding/ Program Information
Fastlane

Social Security Administration

A set of materials for high school students that explains the Social Security system. Download five lessons plus an overview lesson that may be taught as a separate session. A 25 minute videotape also is available for copy when a blank tape is submitted.

Download Social Security Teachers Kit

Peace Corps

Get information about becoming a Peace Corps Volunteer, and about the places and people where Volunteers serve -- download the electronic Peace Corps application. The Peace Corps' global learning initiative, World Wise Schools, offers lesson plans, study guides, and other educational resources.

Explore Peace Corps Information
Peace Corps Application Request Form
World Wise Schools

GLOBE

Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment. Provides science programs for students K-12 and GLOBE teacher training.

Sign up for a GLOBE Teacher Training Workshop
Request information on GLOBE
Sign up for GLOBE Bulletins via email

USDA Forest Service

Provides descriptions of National Forests and information about recreational, educational and volunteer opportunities.

Volunteer Opportunities
Educational Opportunities
Reserve Campsites in National Forests
Recreational Activities in National Forests