The Federal Education Budget Project’s background and analysis pages provide a range of unique information on federal education programs and spending. These pages are organized under four categories:

Education in the Federal Budget
This section provides information and analysis on the size and scope of the federal education budget compared to other federal agencies, as well as helpful explanations of budget rules and processes that shape federal education funding.

School Finance
This background and analysis section provides a description of the differing roles federal, state, and local governments play in financing education in the U.S.

Federal Education Programs
This section includes background and analysis on a wide range of federal education programs, with particular emphasis on funding.

Federal Education Tax Benefits
This section provides detailed information on federal tax benefits available for education-related expenses.