How much does the U.S. spend on Federal Education?

$180 billion
2.6% of the $7.0 trillion federal budget
FY2025 data
Each square is 1% of FY2025 federal spending. Highlighted: Everything Else — 13 of 100 squares.

About $180 billion at the federal level, including student loans, Pell Grants, Title I, and Head Start.

The federal government provides only ~15% of K-12 funding. States and local property taxes cover the rest.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does the U.S. spend on Federal Education?

About $180 billion at the federal level, including student loans, Pell Grants, Title I, and Head Start. The federal government provides only ~15% of K-12 funding. States and local property taxes cover the rest.

How does Federal Education compare to total federal spending?

Federal Education comes to 2.6% of the $7.0 trillion the federal government spent in FY2025. About $180 billion at the federal level, including student loans, Pell Grants, Title I, and Head Start.

How much does the government spend on student loans?

About $180 billion at the federal level, including student loans, Pell Grants, Title I, and Head Start. The federal government provides only ~15% of K-12 funding. States and local property taxes cover the rest.

How much does the government spend on Pell Grants?

About $180 billion at the federal level, including student loans, Pell Grants, Title I, and Head Start. The federal government provides only ~15% of K-12 funding. States and local property taxes cover the rest.