This is a request for an extension of
the information collection to obtain consumer information from
foreign graduate medical institutions that participate in the
Federal Direct Loan Program. The form is used for reporting
specific graduation information to the Department of Education in
accordance with 34 CFR 668.14(b)(7). This is done to improve
consumer information available to prospective U.S. medical student
interested in foreign medical institutions.
US Code:
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USC 1091 Name of Law: Program Participation Agreements
This is a renewal in the number
of eligible foreign medical institutions participating in the
Direct Loan Program (24, down from 28) which causes this slight
decrease in burden (384, down from 448 hours). There are no changes
to the underlying regulations or in the format of the form. The
results are made available to the public on studentaid.ed.gov.
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Uncollected
Beth Grebeldinger 202
708-8242
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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:
(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.