American Physical Society

Founded in 1967, The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) works to instill in young people an appreciation for the American form of government and the free-enterprise system. Based in Washington, D.C., the organization sponsors institutes that teach college students about the principles and values upon which the United States was founded. It organizes various programs in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America for college and university students who are interested in the areas of public policy, journalism, international affairs, business, government and related fields.

Founded in 1993, National Student Clearinghouse is a nonprofit organization that offers verification reporting services for diplomas and postsecondary and secondary degrees. The organization serves colleges, universities, schools and school districts. It maintains an electronic record of more than 75 million students. The organization also offers online services for the Department of Education, employers, student service providers, insurance companies and credit issuers. National Student Clearinghouse provides electronic transcript exchange and enrollment verification solutions. It has affiliations with the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, American Association of State Colleges and Universities, Association for Institutional Research, and Coalition of Higher Education Assistance Organizations. In addition, the organization offers educational research services.