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Post Secondary Education Programs (Not Related to Student Aid): Bribery, Corruption, Embezzlement, Fraud, Waste, Abuse

Any evidence, suspicions, concerns, or complaints about bribery , embezzlement theft fraud , waste , or other criminal or civil violations of law involving U.S. Department of Education postsecondary programs, such as TRIO and GEAR-UP, should be reported to the OIG. Learn how to file a report and submit a report to the OIG

See our free materials to learn more about these types of crimes, including tips on how to identify fraud in postsecondary programs.

For all other concerns, contact the U.S. Department of Education directly.