States and the federal government have long provided substantial financial support for higher education, but in recent years, their respective levels of contribution have shifted significantly. Given the essential role that government funding plays in higher education access and operations, policymakers across the nation frequently face difficult choices as they seek to balance support for postsecondary students and institutions with other priorities and changing economic conditions. This chartbook illustrates the existing federal-state relationship in higher education funding, how that relationship has evolved over time, and the significant variation in federal and state support across states. [This chartbook benefited tremendously from the insights and expertise of the following outside reviewers: Steven Hurlburt, Nate Johnson, and Sophia Laderman.]