Per the 8/26/06
memo, ED agrees to submit copies of the screen shots for the
additional ACG/ SMART data for OMB's records before the 12/16/06
launch. ED can submit these screen shots via a change worksheet
(OMB Form 83-C).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2007
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2007
5,655,000
0
5,655,000
494,950
0
401,200
0
0
0
The Federal Pell Grant Program is a
student financial assistance program authorized under the Higher
Education Act of 1965 (HEA), as amended. This program provides
grant assistance to an eligible student attending an institution of
higher education. The institu -tion determines the student's award
(based on a formula established in statute) and disburses program
funds to the student on behalf of the Department(ED). To account
for the funds disbursed, institutions report student payment
information to ED electronically. Electronic reporting was formerly
done through the Recipient Financial Management System (RFMS), but
is now.....
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.