Congressman Sander Levin

Just for Students

My office has many resources for students. Whether you are applying for financial aid, completing a research project, or looking for opportunities in the Peace Corps, contact my District Office to determine whether we can assist you.

About Michigan

• Michigan
  Learn all about the state of Michigan
  

How does the Federal Government work?

• Ben's Guide to U.S. Government
  Learn all about Ben Franklin while he takes you on a tour of the U.S. Government.
  
  
• How Laws are Made
  This publication, written by the Parliamentarian of the House of Representatives, describes the procedures of Congress.
  
  
• Financial Aid
  Find out how you can get help paying for college.
  
  
• Get Help With Federal Agencies
  Sometimes it can be difficult to navigate the maze of the federal government. My office can serve as a liaison between you and a federal agency. You can also call my District Office at (586) 498-7122.
  
  
• Congressional Internship
  Learn about the Federal Government and make a difference as you intern in my District or DC office
  
  
• Page Program
  Find out about how you can get hired to work in Congress while you're still in High School.
  
  
• Students.Gov
  A comprehensive information portal providing answers to your questions on education, career, government and more.
  
  
• Visit Washington, D.C.
  Let my office help you schedule tours of some of DC’s most notable attractions.
  

Need help doing research for class?

• Fedstats
  The gateway to statistics from over 100 U.S. Federal agencies
  
  
• Library of Congress
  The Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution and serves as the research arm of Congress. It is also the largest library in the world, with more than 130 million items on approximately 530 miles of bookshelves. A special feature of the LoC is their American Memory.
  
  
• National Archives
  A gateway for resources about primary sources, activities and training for educators and students.
  
  
• National Atlas
  A great source for national maps and geographic information.
  
  
• Search Legislation in Congress
  I encourage you to stay informed about what’s happening in Congress by following legislation in both the House and Senate.

Opportunities for Students

• Congressional Award
  The Congressional Award is a public partnership created by Congress to promote and recognize achievement, initiative, and service in America’s youth. The Congressional Award Provides a unique opportunity for young people to set and achieve personally challenging goals that build character and foster community service, personal development and citizenship.
  
  
• Academy Nominations
  If you are interested in applying to one of the Service academies, find out more about starting a career of service to our country.
  
  
• AmeriCorps
  Search for volunteer programs in your area.
  
  
• USA Freedom Corps
  Make a Difference. Volunteer.
  
  
• Peace Corps
  Front-line cultural ambassadors. Offer your skills by working and living in a developing country.
  
  
• Take Pride in America
  Find out how your school and city can improve our parks and forests.

Fun Stuff

• Congressional Art Competition
  See your art in hall of Congress. This nationwide art competition, AN ARTISTIC DISCOVERY, has been coordinated and conducted by Members of the House of Representatives in their own districts since 1981. The competition is open to high school students and provides Members of Congress and the public the opportunity to recognize the artistic talents of our youth.
  
  
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration
  Find out about all things related to Space, Stars, Rockets and NASA.
  
  
• National Security Agency
  Make and Break codes!
  
  
• Smithsonian Museum (Multimedia version)
  The Smithsonian has collected more than 142 million objects—from flags and fossils, to sculptures and spacecrafts, to toys and tapestries. There’s something for everyone at the Smithsonian.
  
  
• Environmental Protection Agency
  Save the Earth!
  
  
• National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
  Information on alcohol and resisting peer pressure.
  
  
• Smokey the Bear
  Games and activities from the USDA Forest Service and National Association of State Foresters.
  
  
• U.S. State Department
  The U.S. State Department works around the world. View maps and find out more about other countries, their foreign affairs, and what it's like to live outside of the United States.
  
  
• Treasury Department
  Learn the history behind the dollar.
  
  
• The United Nations
  Test your knowledge of flags from around the world

Printable PDF Student Resource Guide

(Updated June 20, 2009)