Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 1845-0001 (Paper v Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Paper FAFSA) Form and Instruction	Modified
Att_Supporting Statement for the 2007-2008 FAFSA v26 081806.doc Supporting Statement A	2006-08-18
Att_Data Elements and Justification v13 081406.doc Supplementary Document	2006-08-17
Att_FAFSA Memo.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-08-17
Att_Higher Education Act of 1965 081406.doc Supplementary Document	2006-08-17
Att_PIN_home_041406.jpg Supplementary Document	2006-08-17
Att_Regulations Governing Student Assistance Programs 081006.doc Supplementary Document	2006-08-17
Att_Summary of Changes for the 2007-2008 FAFSA v11 081406.doc Supplementary Document	2006-08-17

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
44709	Renewal FAFSA Electronic Instruction	New
44708	Renewal FAFSA on the Web Instruction	New
44707	FAFSA EZ Instruction	New
44706	FAFSA Electronic Instruction	New
44648	FAFSA on the Web Instruction	New
43988	Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Paper FAFSA) Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1845-0001	ICR Reference No: 200608-1845-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200606-1845-001
Agency/Subagency: ED/FSA	Agency Tracking No: 3129
Title: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 09/29/2006
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/18/2006
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2009	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2007
Responses	15,952,890	0	17,567,558
Time Burden (Hours)	7,666,352	0	7,814,016
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: 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.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 32527	06/06/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 47783	08/18/2006
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 6

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
FAFSA Electronic
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Paper FAFSA)	1845-0001 (Paper version of the FAFSA)	Free Application For Federal Student Aid (draft of Paper FAFSA) July 1, 2007-June 30 2008
FAFSA on the Web
FAFSA EZ
Renewal FAFSA Electronic
Renewal FAFSA on the Web

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	15,952,890	17,567,558	0	-1,614,668	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	7,666,352	7,814,016	0	-147,664	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: (NOTE:There is no net burden increase because of a Program Change for this collection. There was a system error and we were not able to get the check denoting an increase deleted - so it had to be submitted this way to submit via Rocis. There is a net burden reduction for this submission. The total estimated burden hours for 2007-2008 FAFSA applicants is 7,666,352 hours, which is 147,664 hours less than the revised estimated burden hours for 2006-2007 FAFSA applicants. The decrease in burden hours is attributed to the elimination of the paper-based Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) information collection process that was established to respond quickly to Congressional requirements contained within the Higher Education Reconciliation Act. In addition, the migration of customers from paper-based products to the Internet continues to lower overall burden on the public and reduce costs for the federal government. The distribution of FAFSA filers in the chart (See question 12) is in line with submission trends for the 2006-2007 FAFSA.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $70,257,853

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 08/18/2006

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