Approved for 3
years; however, ED will update OMB once a schedule for
transitioning from NSLDS to NSLDS-II is determined.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2006
10/31/2006
10/31/2003
29,952
0
29,952
179,712
0
179,712
72,000
0
72,000
The U.S. Department of Education
collects data from postsecondary schools and guaranty agencies
about federal Perkins loans, federal family education loans, and
William D. Ford direct student loans to be used to determine
eligibility for Title IV student financial aid.
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.