American Education

"American education is a complex topic because a single school can draw upon resources from several different public and private institutions. For example, a student may attend a private high school whose curriculum must meet standards set by the state, some of whose science courses may be financed by federal funds, and whose sports teams may play on local, publicly owned fields. Despite this complexity, however, it is possible to describe the broad contours of American education."

(Source: "Portrait of the USA" published by the United States Information Agency,  September 1997.)

Organization of U.S. Education System
Organization includes information on how education in the United States is governed, including the roles of the different levels of authority in our federal system, the role of national associations, and the ways by which standards and quality are monitored. (U.S. Education Dept).

An alphabetical and by-State listing of U.S. Universities (courtesy of InterNIC).

Study in the USA
A resource for international students who wish to study at a U.S. College, University or Language Institute.

Access America for Students
"Access America for Students, also referred to as students.gov, is a clearinghouse of government information pertinent to students in high school or higher education. This directory is organized by categories, including plan your education, pay for your education, taxes, and career development. Each category links to related government agencies, programs, and informative resources. Fast Links, located on the left side of the screen, provides one-click access to the appropriate places to register to vote, reserve a campsite, get a passport, or change your address, among other important services and information. Students.gov is sponsored by the Department of Education and is part of the Access America program which offers special interest portals for other types of government information" (Scout Report).

American Universities
A collection of home pages of American Universities granting bachelor or advanced degrees (courtesy of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, University of Florida).

Peterson's Education Center
A comprehensive site with all academic levels included, provided by the publisher of Peterson's Guides. Information is provided on colleges & universities, graduate programs, adult/distance learning, private schools, summer opportunities, study abroad, etc.

CollegeNet
A source for admission information on 2,500 U.S. Colleges and Universities.