Compact Education Sector Grant

Supports all aspects of education from pre-school through high school including teachers' salaries, teaching materials, and school administration.

Funding source:

U.S. Department of Interior

FY2006 Funding:

$26,132,059

FY2007 Funding:

$28,051,609

Contact:
 

Mr. Nena Nena
Phone: +691-320-2619

Pohnpei Contact:
 

Education Director - Mr. Casiano Shoniber
Phone: +691-320-2102

Chuuk Contact:
 

Education Director - Mr. Sanfio Sony
Phone: +691-330-2475

Kosrae Contact:
 

Education Director - Mr. Henry Robert
Phone: +691-370-3008

Yap Contact:
 

Education Director - Ms. Rosa Tacheliol
Phone: +691-350-2150

Supplemental Education Grant

Provides flexibility required to meet supplemental educational needs unique to the FSM.

Funding source:

U.S. Department of Education

FY2006 Funding:

$12,573,256

Contact:
 

Mr. Nena Nena
Phone: +691-320-2619

Pell Grants

Offers financial assistance to students attending the College of Micronesia.

Funding source:

U.S. Department of Education

FY2006 Funding:

$8,213,146

Contact:
 

College of Micronesia, President - Spensin James
Phone: +691-320-2480

Special Education Program for Pacific Islands Entities (SEPPIE)

Funds special education and related services to children with disabilities.

Funding source:

U.S. Department of Education

FY2006 Funding:

$7,771,768

Contact:
 

Mr. Arthur Albert
Phone: +691-320-8982 or +691-320-1055

TRIO-Upward Bound Program

Prepares students for success in post-secondary education. Services include summer instruction with emphasis on mathematics, laboratory science, and foreign language. Provides mentoring programs, counseling, and exposure to cultural events. Instills the skills and motivation needed to complete secondary education and succeed in post-secondary education.

Funding source:

U.S. Department of Education

Pohnpei FY2006 Funding:

$234,624

Pohnpei Contact:
 
 

Mr. Churchill Edward
Phone: +691-320-6738
Fax: +691-320-4373

Chuuk FY2006 Funding:

$379,496

Chuuk Contact:
 

Mr. Deliver Salle
Phone: +691-330-2203

Kosrae FY2006 Funding:

$279,496

Kosrae Contact:
 
 

Mr. Morgan Jonas
Phone: +691-370-2135
Fax: +691-370-2335

Yap FY2006 Funding:

$232,815

Yap Contact:
 
 

Ms. Teresa Filepin
Phone: +691-350-2296
Fax: +691-350-5150

Teacher Quality Enhancement

Improves and promotes FSM teacher certification. Develops and delivers content training modules in English, mathematics, science, and local languages. Provides support staff, materials, and equipment.

Funding source:

U.S. Department of Education

FY2006 Funding:

$800,000

Contact:
 

FSM Education Department - Ms. Emma Nelson
Phone: +691-320-2609

Bilingual Education-Professional Development

Improves the academic knowledge and instructional skills of teachers and principals. Also encourages the development and dissemination of local language curriculum materials.

Funding source:

U.S. Department of Education

Chuuk FY2006 Funding:

$109,462

Chuuk Contact:
 

Mr. Jojo Peter
Phone: +691-330-2167

Kosrae FY2006 Funding:

$244,058

Kosrae Contact:
 

Mr. Kalwin Kephas
Phone: +691-370-2807

Talent Search Program

Identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds succeed in higher education. Services provided include counseling, tutoring in English and mathematics, leadership, study skills and career planning. Approximately 600 students per year receive services under this program in Pohnpei State. A Talent Search Program in Chuuk is funded through the University of Guam.

Funding source:

U.S. Department of Education

Pohnpei FY2006 Funding:

$254,408

Pohnpei Contact:
 
 

Acting Directory Rita Hadley
Phone: +691-320-6177
Fax: +691-320-6207

Chuuk FY2006 Funding:

$72,068

Chuuk Contact:

Mr. Domingko Asor

Bilingual Education-Professional Development

Provides elementary teachers in Chuuk with training in teaching bilingual education.

Funding source:

U.S. Department of Education

FY2006 Funding:

$273,386

Contact:
 

Director of Education - Mr. Saufio Sony
Phone: +691-330-2475 or +691-330-2203

TRIO-Student Support Services Program

Provides comprehensive academic support services to eligible post-secondary education students.

Funding source:

U.S. Department of Education

FY2006 Funding:

$235,689

Contact:
 

College of Micronesia President - Spensin James
Phone: +691-320-2480

Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs

Helps prepare middle and high school students for collegiate studies.

Funding source:

U.S. Department of Education

FY2006 Funding:

$132,526

Pohnpei Contact:
 

FSM Deputy Secretary - Weldis Welley
Phone: +691-320-2609

Kosrae Contact:
 

Director of Education Kosrae- Henry Robert
Phone: +691-370-3008