The program is authorized under Title
III, Part A, Section 320 of the Higher Education Opportunity Act
(HEOA) of 2008, as amended. The program awards discretionary grants
to eligible institutions of higher education so that they might
increase self-sufficiency by improving academic programs,
institutional management, and fiscal stability.
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USC 1059g Name of Law: Higher Education Act of 1965, as
amended
In the previous clearance, the
number of respondents represented the estimated number of schools
that could apply for the program. The number of burden hours
requested was incorrect. The reduction in respondents for this
request more closely reflects the current number of applicants. The
increase in burden accurately reflects the number of hours
associated with this individual collection.
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.