Approved as amended by ED's memoranda to OMB of 1/4/96, 1/25/96, and 1/31/96. In addition, ED has agreed to the following conditions: -- In October 1996, ED will report to OMB on the results of its analysis of the NSLDS interface and the extent to which that process can reduce the need for the Verfication Certificate and thus the burden of this form. ED will also provide a timetable for when that transition will occur, which should be as soon as possible. -- With this clearance, OMB withdraws the clearance of the Authorization to Release Information since ED will collect the same information on the application.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1999
01/31/1999
06/30/1996
3,428,000
0
1,128,400
1,464,200
0
533,260
0
0
0
These forms are the means by which a borrower applies for/promises to repay a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan and a lender verifies an eligible loan to be consolidated.
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.