Students and Parents

The following information is for students, parents and teachers.

General Kids Resources | Kindergarten–5th Grade | 6th–12th Grade | College | Parents and Teachers

General Kids Resources

• America's Library
• White House 101
• Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids

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Kindergarten–5th Grade

• Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids: Ages 4-8
• Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids: Ages 9-13
• U.S. Census Facts for Students
• CIA Kids Page (Kindergarten-5th Grade)
• EPA Drinking Water & Ground Water Kids' Stuff (Kindergarten-3rd Grade)
• EPA Drinking Water and Ground Water Kids' Stuff (4th-8th Grade)
• FBI Kids Page (Kindergarten-5th Grade)
• FEMA For Kids (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
• Gearing Up for a Great Trip (Federal Trade Commission)
• Kids In the House: Young Learners
• Kids In the House: Grade School
• U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's Kids Pages (Kindergarten-6th Grade)

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6th–12th Grade

• Artistic Discovery Contest (High School Art Competition)
• Congressional App Challenge
• Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids: Ages 9-13
• Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids: Ages 14 and up
• CIA Kids Page (6th-12th Grade)
• EPA Drinking Water & Ground Water Kids' Stuff (4th-8th Grade)
• EPA Drinking Water & Ground Water Kids' Stuff (9th-12th Grade)
• FBI Youth (6th-12th Grade)
• Kids In the House: Middle School
• Kids In the House: High School
• National Center for Education Statistics Kids' Zone (Part of the U.S. Department of Education)
• U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's Kids Pages (6-12 Grade)

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College

• Prepare for College — Start by defining your goals and interests, understanding college costs, and planning financially and academically.
• Types of Aid — View information about the types of aid available from the federal government and other sources: grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study programs, and learn how to lower your costs when you go to college.
• Who Gets Aid — Find out who gets aid, how to stay eligible, and how to get eligibility back if you’ve lost it.
• Apply for Aid — Learn how to submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), how aid is calculated, and how you’ll get your aid.
• Repay Your Loans — Choose a repayment plan, pay on time, avoid default, and get help with problems.

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Parents and Teachers

• Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids: Parents and Teachers (GPO)
• CIA Parents and Teachers Pages
• EPA Drinking Water & Ground Water Kids' Stuff
• FEMA For Kids Resouces For Parents and Teachers (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
• Kids in the House Information For Teachers
• Kids Privacy: For Parents (FTC)
• Kids Privacy: For Teachers (FTC)
• U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's Kids Pages
• Paying for College — Save money long before your child attends college.
  • FinAid: for Parents
  • College Savings Plan Network (state "Section 529" plans)
  • Tax incentives for higher education expenses

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