OMB approves this information collection request, as amended by ED's memorandum to OMB of 2/4/91. In addition, ED should submit revis instruments to OMB as soon as they are available.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/1994
02/28/1994
02/28/1992
42,400
0
79,600
78,440
0
84,836
0
0
0
IPEDS DATA PROVIDE INFORMATION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, ITS' PROVIDERS, ENROLLMENTS, COMPLETIONS (BY PROGRAM AND RACE/ETHNICITY OF RECIPIENTS), FINANCE, STAFF AND SALARIES. DATA ARE USED TO CREATE SAMPLING FRAMES, CONDUCT INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH AND CARRY OUT MANDATES FOR THE BUREAU OF THE CENSUS, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS, AND NCES.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.