The collection of this information is
needed in order for the Payment Analysts in Federal Student Aid, an
office of the U. S. Department of Education, to review and process
the institutional payment request for Title IV funds. The Higher
Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA) requires that the Secretary
prescribe regulations to ensure that any funds eligible
postsecondary institutions receive under the HEA are used solely
for the purposes specified in and in accordance with the provision
of the applicable program. 34 CFR 668.161 and 668.162 establish the
rules and procedures for a participating institution to request,
maintain, disburse, and manage Title IV program funds.
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USC 1094 Name of Law: Title IV, HEA of 1965, as amended
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.