Approved as
amended by ED's 4/18/96 memorandum to OMB. In addition, ED has
agreed that collection of place of birth information for sample
members will only be made if the information is readily available.
Electronic reporting has been recorded as zero because the
respondent does not submit information electronically.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/1999
04/30/1999
12/31/1996
42,031
0
42,031
36,191
0
36,191
0
0
0
This study collects data from a sample
of students in postsecondary institutions, including institutional
aid data on sample students, and a sample of students' parents. It
collects data to determine how students and their families finance
postsecondary education and to describe characteristics of enrolled
postsecondary students, 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.