Financial Aid for Students
Learn about getting help paying for school.
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How to Study in the United States
Find resources for international students wishing to study in the United States.
Elementary, Middle School, or High School (Primary and Secondary)
College or University
Finding a School
Paying for School
What to Know Before You Come Over
Libraries and Archives
Find public, state, and federal libraries.
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Federal Libraries and Archives
Learn English
If you want to learn English or need to join an English as a Second Language (ESL) program for school or work, these resources can help you find local and online courses:
Military Colleges and Academies
Learn about military schools and service academies, which train future officers, doctors, engineers and other military professionals.
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Primary and Secondary Education
Find out where to get answers to common questions about primary and secondary education.
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Student Loans
Get answers to the most common questions about student loans.
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Child Care and Related Issues
Learn about child care and special child care circumstances.
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Doctors and Medical Facilities
Find tools to locate doctors, hospitals, care facilities, and other medical facilities.
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Food and Nutrition
Learn about nutrition, help to feed your family, and how to safely prepare food.
Food Assistance
Find out how to get help buying nutritious food for you and your family.
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Food Safety Resources
Find out how to safely buy, store, and prepare food.
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Nutrition, Dietary Guidelines and Tips
Get information about healthy eating and help buying nutritious food for yourself and your family.
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Health Insurance
Learn about health insurance, including Medicaid and Medicare.
Find Health Insurance
Learn how to get health insurance.
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Medicaid
Learn about Medicaid, low cost or free healthcare for people with low incomes.
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Medicare
Get answers to common questions about Medicare, a health insurance program from the federal government.
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Paying for Medical Care
Learn about sources of financial help for medical care.
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Health Issues
Discover online health resources from the U.S. government.
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Medications
Get answers to common questions about buying and using medications.
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Vaccines and Immunizations
Learn about vaccinations and find help getting them for you and your family.
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Locate Military Members, Units, and Facilities
Find a military member, unit or facility. Get guidelines on sending letters and packages to servicemembers. Learn about those missing from current and past conflicts.
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Military Colleges and Academies
Learn about military schools and service academies, which train future officers, doctors, engineers and other military professionals.
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Military Members and Families
Find answers to many common questions for U.S. military personnel and their families.
Military Pay and Pensions
Learn about military pay and pension benefits, including whom to contact about questions and concerns.
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Military Records and Identification
Answers to common questions about military records and IDs.
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Programs and Benefits for Active Military
Learn more about assistance available to members of the military and their families.
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Selective Service
Register for the Draft with the Selective Service System.
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Veterans
Find information for U.S. military veterans and their families.
Burial and Survivor Benefits for Veterans
Learn about burial and survivor benefits for veterans and how to access them.
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Employment, Education, and Training for Veterans
Find resources for veterans looking for a job or to add skills. Also see our job search information for non-veterans and veterans alike.
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Health Issues and Benefits for Veterans
Find information about medical issues and health benefits for veterans.
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Housing Help for Veterans
Find different resources for veterans looking for a home.
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Veterans Documents and Personnel Records
Find out how to request and update military records.
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Branches of Government
See 'Government Agencies and Elected Officials'
Data and Statistics About the United States
Find data about the U.S., such as maps and population, demographic, and economic data.
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History and Historical Documents
Learn more about the history of the United States.
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Learn About Life in the United States
Learn more about living in the United States of America.
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Presidents, Vice Presidents, and First Ladies
Find contact information and other facts about presidents, vice presidents, and first ladies, past and present.
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Clean up After a Natural Disaster
Learn the safest way to clean up after a disaster affects your community.
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Financial Assistance After a Disaster
Find out how to get financial assistance from the government if you've been the victim of a disaster.
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Prepare for Disasters and Emergencies
Find information you need to be ready to handle a disaster or emergency.
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Fuel and Energy for Homes and Vehicles
Answers to common questions about fuel and energy for transportation and the home.
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Going Green
Learn about ways to save the environment and money.
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Pollution Issues
Learn about the different types of pollution in your community and what you can do about them.
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Weather Dangers
Find out where to get the latest information you need to protect yourself from dangerous weather.
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Wildlife and Other Animals
Find out where to get answers to common questions about wildlife and other animals in your community.
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Consumer Complaint Letter Wizard
Do you need to file a complaint about a product or service you purchased, but don't know where to start? Use this wizard to guide you through it.
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Consumer Complaints
Find out what steps to take and who you should contact if you need to file a complaint against a company.
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Consumer Complaints by Product Types
Learn how to submit a complaint about problems with specific products and services.
Complaints About Banks and Lenders
Learn how to complain about a problem with a bank or a lending company, such as a mortgage provider.
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Car Complaints
Find out what to do when you want to complain about a defective car.
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Housing-Related Complaints
See 'Housing and Community'
Phone and TV Complaints
Learn what to do when you want to complain about a phone, cable, or satellite television company.
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Travel Complaints
See 'Travel and Immigration'
Sample Complaint Letter
Use the sample complaint letter to draft a complaint letter or e-mail, or download the complaint letter (DOC, Download Word Reader) in Word format. You can also copy and paste your complaint into a company's "Contact Us" form. Or, you can also use our Complaint Letter Wizard to help you write it.
Genealogy and Family History
Learn how to research your ancestors.
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Lawyers and Legal Advice
Individual lawyers (also called attorneys) are experts in different areas of the law. Some attorneys specialize in a certain field of law, such as business, civil, criminal, or juvenile law. You will need to determine which type of attorney is right for your legal situation. Once you find an attorney, ask about their experience, areas of expertise, and questions such as, "How would you handle my case?" and "What do you charge for your services/what is your fee structure?"
Besides asking your friends and family for the name of a good lawyer or scouring through the phone book, you can find legal aid online:
Replace Your Vital Records
Find out how to replace vital documents, such as birth certificates, Social Security cards, and more.
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Scams and Frauds
Learn how to protect yourself from and respond to scams and frauds.
Common Scams and Frauds
Find information on common scams and frauds that can happen to you.
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Housing Scams
Beware of these frauds and scams when buying or foreclosing on a home.
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Identity and Report Scams and Frauds
Learn how to identify and report frauds and scams.
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Identity Theft
How to protect yourself against identity theft and respond if it happens.
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Online Safety
Be aware of these scams when you're online.
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Privacy
Learn about protecting your personal information from unwanted use.
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U.S. Government Works
Learn more about how copyright applies to U.S. government works.
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