Official Resources
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How to apply for, renew, or replace a U.S. passport, including what to bring for a first passport.
Check where your passport application is after you apply.
Country information, entry and exit requirements, and tips for planning a trip abroad.
Safety and security advice for each country, from the State Department.
Sign up to get safety updates from the nearest U.S. embassy and help it reach you in an emergency abroad.
Find the website of a U.S. embassy or consulate in another country.
Airport security screening, what you can bring, and ID rules for flights.
What REAL ID is and which IDs TSA accepts at airport security.
Returning to the U.S., declaring items, and crossing at land, air, and sea ports of entry.
Learn about and apply for programs such as Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, NEXUS, and SENTRI.
Destination health information, recommended vaccines, and tips for staying healthy while traveling.
Federal education programs, policies, and information for students and families.
Look up basic information about U.S. public schools by name or location.
Find the school district for an area, then contact the district about enrollment.
Compare colleges by programs, costs, admissions, and other data.
Compare colleges by cost, graduation rates, and earnings after attending.
Check whether a school or program is accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
Find Registered Apprenticeships that combine paid work with training.
Rules and guidance for international students and exchange visitors in the U.S.
Who it's for: For international students and exchange visitors — for example, a relative coming to study. U.S. citizens, including naturalized citizens, don't need it for their own schooling.
Learn about federal grants, loans, and work-study, and manage federal student aid.
The application schools and the federal government use to decide what aid to offer you.
Types of federal grants, such as the Pell Grant, and the conditions that come with them.
Where scholarships come from and how to find and apply for them safely.
Search a large database of scholarships, fellowships, and other awards.
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. Many scholarships it lists come from private organizations, each with its own rules.
Estimate monthly payments for federal student loans under different repayment plans.
Plan, launch, manage, and grow a small business.
SBA-backed loans made through lenders, such as 7(a), 504, and microloans.
Find free or low-cost business counseling and training near you.
Search and apply for federal grant opportunities, which mostly go to organizations.
Register to do business with the federal government and search contract opportunities.
Federal research and development funding for small businesses with qualifying projects.
See where federal money has been spent — past awards, not open opportunities.
The federal government's guide to services and information, in plain language.
Find any federal agency and how to contact it.
Find the official website and agencies for any state.
Find county and city government websites.
Look up the Census geographies for an address, including congressional and state legislative districts, county, and city.
The Census Bureau's count of counties, cities, towns, townships, school districts, and special districts.
Contact information for the leaders of federally recognized tribes.
USAGov's starting point for tribal governments and federal services for American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Enter your ZIP code on house.gov to find the member of the U.S. House who represents you.
The official list of current U.S. senators, with office phone numbers.
One secure sign-in used by USAJOBS and many other government websites.
Register to vote or check how registration works in your state.
Find your state or local election office for registration, ballots, and polling places.
Find and contact your president, members of Congress, governor, and local leaders.
How to find a sample ballot and voter guide for your area before an election.
Tips for researching candidates and ballot measures from reliable sources.
An overview of federal benefit programs and where to apply.
The Health Insurance Marketplace for comparing and enrolling in health plans.
Federal health insurance information, mainly for people 65 and older and some people with disabilities.
Information about Medicaid and CHIP, which states run with federal funding.
Social Security cards, retirement, disability, and survivor benefits.
Renting, buying a home, housing assistance, and fair housing rights.
Federal nutrition programs such as SNAP, WIC, and school meals.
Find local services for older adults and their caregivers.
Rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and how to file a complaint.
Disability benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) from Social Security.
Federal taxes, refunds, free filing options, and tax credits.
Help with banking, credit, loans, and complaints about financial companies.
Spot and avoid scams, and learn your rights as a shopper and borrower.
Report identity theft and get a step-by-step recovery plan.
Request your free credit reports from the three nationwide credit bureaus.
Not a government website. The Federal Trade Commission identifies it as the only site authorized to fill orders for the free credit reports required by federal law.
Prepare for emergencies and disasters with plans, kits, and alerts.
Apply for federal disaster help when it's available for your area, and check your application.
Reserve campsites, tours, permits, and passes on federal lands.
Plan a visit to national parks, monuments, and historic sites.
Search and apply for federal government jobs.
How-to articles about USAJOBS accounts, résumés, and applications.
Federal hiring rules, pay tables, and qualification standards.
Background investigations and security clearance processes for many federal jobs.
Citizenship documents, replacement certificates, and family immigration forms.
Registration information, requirements, and verifying a registration.
Questions about your own registration record or situation.
How to update Social Security records after you become a citizen.
USCIS information on naturalization through military service and help for military families.
Health care, education, disability, home loan, and family benefits for veterans.
Free support for service members and military families, including counseling and spouse careers.
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