OMB appreciates that NCES has demonstrated an understanding of data needs with respect to postsecondary education that are not adequately met with current data collections, and further appreciates that NCES is committed to assisting OMB in addressing these data needs over time. Because of this demonstration and commitment, OMB is providing a three year clearance, as requested.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2011
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2008
52,040
0
52,040
162,943
0
162,173
0
0
0
IPEDS is a system of surveys designed to collect basic data from approximately 6,600 Title IV postsecondary institutions in the United States. The IPEDS provides information on numbers of students enrolled, degrees completed, other awards earned, dollars expended, staff employed at postsecondary institutions, and cost and pricing information. The amendments to the Higher to the Higher Education Act of 1998, Parct C, Sec. 131, specify the need for the "redesign of relevant data systems to improve the usefullness and timeliness of the data collected by such systems." As a consequences, in 2000 IPEDS began to collect....
The 770 hour increase in burden hours is primarily due to the increase in burden for the Finance component. There are burden increases for institutions reporting under the GASB and FASB standards. There is also minimal burden increase in the SFA component because of more detailed student financial aid data being requested on grants and loans. There is also an increase in burden attributed to the time involved to make the reporting of race/ethnicity consistent with OMB standards.
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.
IPEDS OMB response 06-12-2008.doc
IPEDScollectionhome.pdf
Spring Collection Fall Enrollment 4 year form (PY)