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Colleges and Universities

Higher education, ranging from two-year community colleges to four-year universities, is available to immigrants and their children in the United States. The Federal Government provides financial aid to students depending on their financial need. The links below provide important information about higher education and financial aid programs available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

Federal website for college students and their families to find information and resources on higher education in the United States.

Search for U.S. colleges and universities.

View and compare profiles of U.S. colleges and universities.

An overview of community colleges in the United States.

Find and calculate the cost of higher education.

Resource for free information and guidance for federal student assistance.

Department of Education financial aid resource publications. Available in English and Spanish.

Department of Education's Student Support Services Program, which provides opportunities for academic development and assists students with basic college requirements.

Information to help avoid financial aid scams.

Department of Education's gateway to state government-funded financial aid.

Information on Academic Competitiveness and National SMART Grants Programs to encourage students to take more challenging courses in high school and pursue college majors in science, mathematics, technology, engineering and critical foreign languages.

Information on tax issues for students from the Internal Revenue Service.

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