OMB approves
these additions to the FAFSA resulting from the creation of two new
grant programs: ACG and SMART Grants. However, OMB understands that
ED has collected this new data prior to OMB approval. Therefore, ED
will report the unapproved data collection to OMB as a violation in
its annual submission for the Information Collection Budget.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2007
06/30/2007
06/30/2007
17,567,558
0
14,867,558
7,814,016
0
7,598,016
0
0
0
Collects identifying and financial
information from students applying for Federal student aid for
postsecondary education. Used to calculate Expected Family
Contribution and determine eligibility for grants and loans, under
Title IV of the HEA.
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.