Approved with
changes agreed to throughout the review process. Upon resubmission
of the SAR next year, ED shall better highlight the electronic
reporting option for the SAR, by placing a notice of the
availability on p. 3 of the SAR (as discussed in this year's review
process). ED will also continue to "market" the electronic
reporting option and look for additional ways to market the option
so that students can take advantage of the burden reduction from
that reporting option.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2004
12/31/2004
12/31/2003
20,524,631
0
16,807,154
4,871,526
0
4,462,468
0
0
0
The Student Aid Report (SAR) is used
to notify all applicants of their eligibility to receive Federal
student aid for postsecondary education. The form is submitted by
the applicant to the institution of their choice.
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.