Education in the Federated States of Micronesia is required for citizens aged 6 to 13, and is important to their economy. The literacy rate for citizens aged 15 to 24 is 98.8%. The national education agency is the FSM Department of Education. Each state has its own education agency operating public schools. * Chuuk Department of Education * Kosrae Department of Education * Pohnpei Department of Education * College of Micronesia is the tertiary institution.