Office for Civil Rights
File a civil rights complaint
Use this form to report discrimination by a school, college, or other education program that receives federal funds. Submissions are triaged by ED OCR and, under the June 16, 2026 interagency agreement, transferred to the DOJ Civil Rights Division for enforcement.
Before you file
Here's what to expect. The whole process takes about 10-15 minutes.
- Contact infoTell us how to reach you. If you're filing on someone else's behalf, add their representative info too.
- Incident detailsDescribe what happened, who was involved, and when. Our AI intake assistant checks your narrative in real time and suggests specific improvements.
- Basis and remediesSelect the protected class(es) involved and the remedy you're seeking. Attach supporting documents.
- Review and submitConfirm everything looks right. The AI shows a final quality read so you know your submission is ready before it's filed.
Common questions
Read these before you start.