Approved. As required by the previous terms of clearance, ED conducted a pilot study in regard to the exchange of enrollment data directly between NSLDS and lenders, and ED discovered that lenders and NSLDS are capable of exchanging enrollment data, from a technical standpoint. By the next clearance, ED shall explore a full-scale reengineering of NSLDS to allow for this data exchange.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2005
01/31/2005
01/31/2002
1,028,500
0
1,078,000
681,875
0
528,250
350,000
0
355,000
Therse forms are the means by which an applicant 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.