There loads of companies in the Internet today that offer custom academic writing services.  Many of these companies offer competitive prices for students who may be in need of assitance in their schoolwork.  As teachers, we should all be vigilant when it comes to spotting our students' works whom we suspect of patronizing these businesses.  We must stress to them the importance of honesty and the value of putting in hard work.

The primary functions of the Department of Education are to "establish policy for, administer and coordinate most federal assistance to education, collect data on US schools, and to enforce federal educational laws regarding privacy and civil rights." The Department of Education does not establish schools or colleges.

The Department's mission is: to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. 

The Information for Financial Aid Professionals (IFAP) Web site consolidates guidance, resources, and information related to the administration and processing of Title IV federal student aid into one online site for use by the entire financial aid community.

The Higher Education Compliance Alliance was created to provide the higher education community with a centralized repository of information and resources for compliance with federal laws and regulations.