2018-2019 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
2018-2019 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form and Instruction	Modified
83cform_03232018.pdf Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2018-03-27
18-19 Data Elements Justification_03222018.docx Supplementary Document	2018-03-27
1845-0001FINAL 2018-2019 30 Day Comment Period Summary.docx Supplementary Document	2017-09-01
1845-0001 FINAL 2018-2019 60 Day Comment Period Summary.docx Supplementary Document	2017-07-06
1845-0001 18-19 Paper Summary of Enhancements.docx Supplementary Document	2017-07-06
1845-0001 4-11 rev17-0100.Data Elements Justification.docx Supplementary Document	2017-04-12
1845-0001 18-19 Web Summary of Enhancements.docx Supplementary Document	2017-07-06
1845-0001_18-19_Supporting_Statement 30 day.docx Supporting Statement A	2017-07-06

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
195111	2018-2019 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1845-0001	ICR Reference No: 201803-1845-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201703-1845-001
Agency/Subagency: ED/FSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 2018-2019 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 03/29/2018
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/27/2018
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2020	09/30/2020	09/30/2020
Responses	39,226,771	0	39,226,771
Time Burden (Hours)	25,826,753	0	25,826,753
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Department seeks OMB approval of the inclusion of the Responsive Web Application in addition to the single "collection of information". This request does not add questions or other requirements to the FAFSA. It is another option for filing the FAFSA. The FOTW user experience will be improved for all FAFSA filers due to responsive web design. By having a flexible Web portal that automatically adjusts view settings to meet the requirements of the accessing device, users can more efficiently access specific areas of the web pages. This enhancement allows those who choose to complete the FAFSA using non-computer devices to have a better experience. The aggregate burden is unchanged under OMB Control Number 1845-0001.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 20 USC 1090 Name of Law: Higher Education Act of 1965,
   PL: Pub.L. 89 - 329 401-495 Name of Law: null
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 18121	04/17/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 32351	07/13/2017
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
2018-2019 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)	n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a	FAFSA on the Web ,   FAFSA on the Web Renewal ,   FAFSA on the Web EZ ,   FAFSA Electronic - Other ,   FAFSA on the Web EZ Renewal ,   FAFSA on the Web Corrections (FOTW - Corrections) ,   FAA Access, FAA Access Renewal, FAA Access EZ, FAA Access EZ Renewal, FAA Access Corrections ,   2018-2019 Student Aid Report (SAR) - English ,   2018-2019 Student Aid Report Acknowledgement (SAR ACK) - English ,   2018-2019 Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) PDF ,   2018-2019 FSAIC Corrections

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	39,226,771	39,226,771	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	25,826,753	25,826,753	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $85,400,728

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 03/27/2018

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