The Department of Education (ED)is
seeking approval of a Third Party Servicer Data Collection form to
be used to validate the information reported to ED by higher
education institutions regarding third party servicers that
administer one or more aspects of the administration of the Title
IV, Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, programs on an
institution's behalf and to collect additional information required
for effective oversight of these entities.
This request is for a program
change due to agency discretion. This new information collection
will provide necessary information on third party servicers who
provide Title IV, HEA services to eligible institutions and allow
the Department to maintain oversight of the servicers and protect
the interests of eligible institutions, eligible students and
taxpayers.
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Beth Grebeldinger 202
708-8242
No
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.