Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status

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IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
134165	Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1840-0110	ICR Reference No: 199505-1840-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 199405-1840-006
Agency/Subagency: ED/OPE	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/05/1995
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/10/1995
Terms of Clearance: Approved as amended by ED's memoranda to OMB of 6/23/95, 7/21/95, 7/27/95, 8/3/95, and 8/4/95. In addition: -- Approval of the statement of Educational Purpose on the FAFSA is conditional on 1) removal of this statement from the SAR (OMB# 1840-0132), and 2) a finding that the signing of this statement, and resulting record of signing sent to the relevant school, will satisfy the statutory requirement that the school must retain_a record of the student's signature. This will represent the least burdensome means of retaining the record, and will eliminate millions of duplicative certifications. -- ED will continue to develop the FAFSA Express electronic filing procedures, and following any revisions necessitated by the 1995-96 pilot test will make this option available to all institutions and individuals for the 1996-97 academic year. ED has agreed to provide OMB with a copy of the letter announcing the FAFSA Express project as soon as that letter is finalized; ED shall also provide OMB with a copy of the pilot test report as soon as that report is available. In addition, we ask that ED provide periodic updates regarding progress on this project. -- ED will conduct a cost-benefit analysis regarding use of electronic signatures with next year's submission of the FAFSA clearance request, which would at a minimum weigh security requirements, incentives for fraud, litigation risks, and other costs against the savings in cost and burden that would result from fully electronic filing. The analysis may also include a review of available technology relative to burdens, as ED has noted that technology may be a limiting factor (e.g., PIN number selection may add a second step to filing). -- ED will add to the instructions for Section G a brief note that investment farms do not include family farms.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/1997	06/30/1997	06/30/1996
Responses	10,036,365	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	9,254,778	0	9,614,014
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Collects identifying and financial information from students applying for Federal student aid for postsecondary education. Used to calculate expected family contribution, which determines eligibility for Federal grants and loans under title IV of HEA.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)	ED-255

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	10,036,365	0	0	0	10,036,365	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	9,254,778	9,614,014	0	0	-359,236	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 05/10/1995

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