Federal Agency

Department of Education

Education policy, student loans, civil rights

File a FOIA request with ED

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File Request

How to Submit

EDFOIAManager@ed.gov

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Online Portal

https://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/leg/foia/foiatoc.html

Phone

202-401-8365

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Mail

FOIA Service Center, Office of Management, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, LBJ 2W220, Washington, DC 20202-4536

Legal Framework

Governing LawFreedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Citation5 U.S.C. § 552

Response Deadline20 business days

Est. Response Time~28 business days

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I file a FOIA request with Department of Education?▾

You can file a request with Department of Education (ED) through FOIAfile in under 3 minutes. We'll format your request with proper legal citations under 5 U.S.C. § 552 and deliver it via email, online portal, mail.

How long does ED have to respond to a FOIA request?▾

Under 5 U.S.C. § 552, Department of Education must respond within 20 business days. FOIAfile tracks your deadline automatically and notifies you if the agency misses it.

What if ED denies or ignores my request?▾

If Department of Education denies your request or fails to respond within the deadline, you may have legal options including administrative appeals and court action. FOIAfile provides appeal letter templates and can connect you with a FOIA attorney for a free consultation.