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
21818	Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1840-0110	ICR Reference No: 199606-1840-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 199505-1840-002
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: 08/18/1996
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/27/1996
Terms of Clearance: Approved as amended by ED's memoranda to OMB of 7/22/96, 8/5/96, and 8/16/96. In addition, ED has agreed to meet the following conditions: 1. Approval at this time is for the paper-based 1997-98 FAFSA, so that ED may meet its production schedules. ED will provide a copy of the draft form, incorporating the changes agreed to on 8/16, as soon as possible. 2. Final approval of electronic versions of the FAFSA will proceed as those versions are developed. This includes a revised FAFSA Express to be released in December 1996 along with an aggressive marketing and dissemination campaign; a web-based FAFSA to be released in June 1997 with at least the same signature options as FAFSA Express; an automated renewal application that will allow for electronic signature alternatives such as PIN numbers to replace the written signatures, to be released in October 1997 (OMB strongly recommends this activity as one that will reduce burden and cost for applicants, schools, and the government through a mechanism that is sufficiently secure and consistent with appropriate standards); and a fully electronic signature alternative pilot project for first-time applicants as a goal for the 1998-99 FAFSA. ED will provide OMB with review opportunties for these various activities during development, consistent with ED's schedule for release. 3. ED will include assessment of developing a Q&A format for the electronic FAFSA as part of its forms redesign project. 4. ED will investigate the options of downloading the paper FAFSA through such means as a PDF file as soon as possible, in consultation with OMB and IRS. 5. ED will explore the use of the FAFSA as a Stafford Loan application for 1998-99 and consistent with reauthorization proposals.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/1998	06/30/1998	06/30/1997
Responses	10,065,439	0	10,036,365
Time Burden (Hours)	9,095,479	0	9,254,778
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 and determine eligibility for grants and loans under title IV of the 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	10,065,439	10,036,365	0	0	29,074	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	9,095,479	9,254,778	0	0	-159,299	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: 06/27/1996

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