10 USC 2171, 2173, 16301, and 16302
authorizes the military services to repay Federal student loans for
individuals who meet certain criteria and who enlist for military
service. Legislation requires that the Services verify the status
of the loan prior to payment. The DD Form 2475, "DOD Educational
Loan Repayment Program (LRP) Annual Application" collects the
necessary verification data from the loan holder.
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.