Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE): Financial Education for College Access and Success Program

Deadline for intent to apply is August 5, 2010. Full applications are due September 9, 2010.

The Financial Education for College Access and Success program is authorized under the Fund for the Improvement of Education Program (FIE), title V, part D, subpart 1, sections 5411 through 5413 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended (ESEA) (20 U.S.C. 7243-7243b). FIE supports nationally significant programs to improve the quality of elementary and secondary education at the State and local levels and help all children meet challenging State academic content and student academic achievement standards. Through the Financial Education for College Access and Success Program, we will support State-led efforts to develop, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of personal finance instructional materials and corresponding teacher training, with the express purpose of providing high school students with knowledge and skills to make sound financial aid and other personal finance decisions, particularly in relation to obtaining access to, persisting in, and completing postsecondary education.

History of Funds:

None is available.

Average Award:

Varies

Name: Laura Messenger

Department: U.S. Department of Education

Street: Potomac Center Plaza

City: Washington

Zip: 20202

Email: laura.messenger@ed.gov