Contact the Hotline The OIG encourages you to use its online form to file your complaint.  

You can also download the OIG Hotline Form and mail or fax it to our office. Please note that it will take longer to process your complaint if submitted by mail or fax.  

U.S. Department of Education Office of Inspector General Hotline 

400 Maryland Avenue, S.W. 

Washington D.C. 20202-1500 

Fax: (202) 245-7047

If you need assistance, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or call the OIG Hotline at 1-800-MIS-USED (1-800-647-8733) 

Operators are available*:      

Monday and Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. EST      

Tuesday and Thursday: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST    

 *Except Federal holidays