Approved as
amended by ED's memoranda to OMB. In addition, ED has agreed to
reconsider the sampling ratio for the main study to ensure that
sufficient numbers of students exist in key institutional sectors
to conduct analyses by a number of independent variables.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1996
12/31/1996
42,031
0
0
36,191
0
0
0
0
0
THIS STUDY WILL COLLECT DATA FROM A
SAMPLE OF STUDENTS IN POSTSECONDARY INSTITUTIONS, INCLUDING
INSTITUTION FINANCIAL AID DATA ON SAMPLED STUDENTS, AND A SAMPLE OF
STUDENTS' PARENTS. IT WILL COLLECT DATA TO DETERMINE HOW STUDENTS
AND FAMILIES FINANCE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, ADDRESSING IMPORTANT
ISSUES IN THIS AREA. THIS COLLECTION IS FOR INSTITUTIONAL, STUDENT,
AND PARENT DATA.
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.