• On January 24, 2007, Secretary Spellings launched the administration's policy for the reauthorization of No Child Left Behind.

• To see what grants have been awarded in your congressional district or state, please visit the Grant Award Database. If you would like to find a program, please visit ED Programs, where you can see programs by title, subject, and other criteria. You can also see past and current Discretionary Grant Announcements.

• The Department of Education has established four negotiating committees to address issues concerning Title IV loans, Academic Competitiveness and National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grants, General Provisions, and Accreditation. Information on these committees including meeting dates and discussion drafts of the regulations can be found on our website under the 2006/07 Negotiated Rulemaking for Higher Education.

• For more information about how to apply for financial aid, please visit our FAFSA website and other financial aid related sites.

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