Gear Up OMB Memo

MEMORANDUM

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
WASHINGTON,

TO:

Rachel F. Potter
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs
Office of Management and Budget

THROUGH:

Joe Schubart
Regulatory Information Management Services

FROM:

Lynn RMahaffie, Director r..{;J,.,. i2>.~
Teacher and Student Deve10~~rograms

SUBJECT:

OF EDUCATION

D.C. 20202-

Service

Request to Revise the Expiring Annual Performance Report for the
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs
(GEAR UP) program.

The annual performance report package for the GEAR UP program expires on December 31,
2006. The Office of Postsecondary Education is requesting approval of the attached revised
package.
GEAR UP grantees are required to submit an annual performance report to the GEAR UP
program office in the spring of each year. The information collected in the annual performance
report allows the Department to determine grantee eligibility for continuation awards and to
collect data addressing the performance of the GEAR UP program in accordance with the
Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) of 1993.
As required, the OMB 83-1and other supporting documents are attached.
If you have any questions regarding this clearance package, please contact Marie Buker,
Program Officer, GEAR UP program at 202-502-7796.