Education & Libraries

Federal

• Search for Schools, Colleges, and Libraries
  Nationwide search for public and private schools and colleges, as well as public libraries

  Education Statistics and Indicators

• College Navigator
  Find general information about U.S. colleges, such as majors and levels of award, enrollment, and admissions
• Condition of Education
  Information on trends in schools and colleges, including student achievement, demographic profile, and learner outcomes
• Digest of Education Statistics
  Education statistics covering the number of schools and colleges, teachers, enrollments, as well as finances and federal funds for education
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
  Postsecondary education statistics covering enrollment, program completions, graduation rates, faculty, and finances
• Nation's Report Card
  National educational assessment what American students know and can do in various subject areas

Post-Secondary Education Funding

• FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
  Apply for federal financial aid (grants) based on financial eligibility
• Paper FAFSA (PDF)
  Printable and mailable copy of the FAFSA
• Federal Student Aid Audio Highlights
  Audio and text highlights of funding postsecondary education. Audio highlights require Real Player
• Funding Education Beyond High School
  Comparison of federal postsecondary funding sources, including grants, work-study, and loans
• Repaying Your Student Loans
  Loan information for determining the amount to borrow and successfully repaying them
• Student Aid on the Web
  Information gateway for preparing and funding for postsecondary education

Library Services

• Library of Congress
• Search for Public Libraries
  Search for public libraries in the United States
• Library Statistics Program
  Statistics for public, school, and academic libraries

State

Education Resources and Statistics

• Academic Performance Index (API)
  Measurement of a school’s academic performance and growth level, based on statewide testing results
• DataQuest
  Facts about California schools and districts
• Ed-Data
  Fiscal, demographic, and performance data on K-12 schools
• Search for a Credential for a Public School Teacher
  Search for credential(s) of a public school teacher issued after 1989
• Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program
  Standardized Testing results for schools, counties, districts, and the state
• California High School Exit Exam
  Required test for public school students to earn a high school diploma

Postsecondary Education and Funding

• Cal Grants
  Financial aid based on GPA and income
• Guide to California Colleges and Universities
  Comparison of public and private higher education institutions, including majors, levels of award, and enrollment
• Postsecondary Education Commission - Detailed Data
  Data on California schools, including customizable student demographics and higher education trends
• Student Aid Commission - Information for Students and Parents
  Resources and assistance for higher education funding

Library Services

• California State Library
• California Library Directory
  Search for public, academic, and law libraries in California