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.
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(ii) Use of information;
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