In 2013 the federal government spent nearly $76 billion on higher education, while states spent about $3 billion less, according to the "Federal and State Funding of Higher Education" study. Federal support include nearly $25 billion in research funding obligations, which are paid over a series of years depending on the length of a research project. read more
Most of our national education budget comes from state and local governments. But the $107.6 billion provides a dose of perspective for when federal policy makers pledge to “invest in education” and make education a “top priority.” Federal education spending accounts for just 3 percent of the $3.5 trillion the government spent in 2012. read more
Provides information on the FY 2019 President's Education Budget Request, tracks Congressional action on appropriations, provides detailed budget tables, describes the Federal role in education, and explains how the Federal budgeting process is implmented in the Department of Education. read more