Titles III and V of the Higher
Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), provide discretionary and
formula grant programs that make competitive awards to eligible
institutions of Higher Education and organizations (Title III, Part
E) to assist these institutions expand their capacity to serve
minority and low-income students. Grantees annually submit a yearly
performance report to demonstrate that substantial progress is
being made towards meeting the objectives of their
project.
US Code:
20
USC 1051 Name of Law: Higher Education Act 1965 as amended
US Code:
20 USC 1101 and 1102 Name of Law: Higher Education Act 1965 as
amended
The decrease in burden is a
result of decreased funding appropriations for Title III and V
programs. This has resulted in fewer awards being granted which has
subsequently led to fewer respondents.
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.