This approval coveres three separate reg packages: (1) Institutional and Financial Assistance Information (Consumerism), (2) Return of Title IV Funds (Refunds), (3) Default Reduction Measures authorized by Title IV, HEA (Cohort Defaults). Within the Consumerism package there are certain provisions that are covered by other OMB# which have been previously cleared. Student Right to Know (1845-0004) covers 668.41, 668.45, and 668.48. The approval expires 7/2000. Equity in Athletics (1845-0010) covers 668.41 and 668.47. The approval expires 6/2002.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2002
10/31/2002
93,877
0
0
1,209,890
0
0
5,040,000
0
0
The regulations establish the standards to participate in the student financial assistance program authorized by title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (title IV, HEA program).
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.