Federal Student Aid (FSA), an office of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the United States. Federal Student Aid provides student financial assistance in the form of grants, loans, and work-study funds. Federal Student Aid is responsible for managing the student financial assistance programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. These programs provide grants, loans, and work-study funds to students attending college or career school. The programs are designed to help students offset the cost of tuition, fees, and living expenses. Federal Student Aid is also responsible for enforcing the laws and regulations governing the student financial assistance programs. The office provides information and assistance to students, parents, and financial aid professionals. Federal Student Aid is headquartered in Washington, D.C.