Education claimants taking
correspondence courses must be notified that the law allows them a
five day period to reflect on their decision to enroll in a
correspondence course and determine whether that course is suitable
to their abilities and interests. The correspondence school
contract is not effective unless the claimant affirms that contract
after the expiration of 5 full days after the signing.
Burden decreases due to the
decrease in correspondence enrollments. Many students prefer to do
online education or are able to meet the more varied times
(evenings & weekends) that institutions now offer.
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.