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
121707c.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-12-20
2008-2009 FAFSA emergency collection OMB memo.doc Supplementary Document	2007-12-19
Att_FAFSA 2008-2009 Summary of Changes v5 053107.doc Supplementary Document	2007-06-22
Att_FAFSA 2008-2009 Paperwork Reduction Act Change Worksheet v3 051507.doc Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2007-06-22
FAFSA 2008-2009 Att_Memo to ED OMB Desk Officer v1 060607.doc Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2007-06-21
Change Worksheet for the 2007-2008 FAFSA Burden Hour Justification 032707 ver4.doc Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2007-03-27
Paperwork Reduction Act Change Worksheet for the 2007-2008 FAFSA v4 032707.doc Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2007-03-27
FAFSA Supporting Statement 2008-2009 (Post-Emergency Clearance) 0620081.doc Supporting Statement A	2008-06-24
Att_Data Elements and Justification v13 081406.doc Supplementary Document	2006-08-14
Att_FAFSA Memo.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-08-14
Att_Higher Education Act of 1965 081406.doc Supplementary Document	2006-08-14
Att_PIN_home_041406.jpg Supplementary Document	2006-04-14
Att_Regulations Governing Student Assistance Programs 081006.doc Supplementary Document	2006-08-10
Att_Summary of Changes for the 2007-2008 FAFSA v11 081406.doc Supplementary Document	2006-08-14

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
44709	Renewal FAFSA Electronic Instruction	Unchanged
44708	Renewal FAFSA on the Web Instruction	Unchanged
44707	FAFSA EZ Instruction	Unchanged
44706	FAFSA Electronic Instruction	Unchanged
44648	FAFSA on the Web Instruction	Unchanged
43988	Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Paper FAFSA) Form and Instruction	Modified
179266	FAFSA4caster tool Other-screen shots	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1845-0001	ICR Reference No: 200804-1845-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200712-1845-001
Agency/Subagency: ED/FSA	Agency Tracking No: 3585
Title: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 07/01/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/23/2008
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2009	06/30/2009	06/30/2008
Responses	16,788,640	0	16,787,640
Time Burden (Hours)	8,055,467	0	8,054,467
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): PL: Pub.L. 89 - 329 401-495 Name of Law: Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended
  

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:
	73 FR 12956	03/11/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 28809	05/19/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 7

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Renewal FAFSA Electronic
FAFSA4caster tool
Renewal FAFSA on the Web
FAFSA Electronic
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Paper FAFSA)	#1845-0001, 1845-0001 (Paper version of the FAFSA)	Free Application For Federal Student Aid (draft of Paper FAFSA) July 1, 2007-June 30 2008 ,   Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 2008-2009
FAFSA on the Web
FAFSA EZ

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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	16,788,640	16,787,640	0	1,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	8,055,467	8,054,467	0	1,000	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: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Added 1000 additional hours for Teach Grant respondents.

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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: 05/23/2008

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