Upward Bound (UB) Upward Bound Math Science (UBMS) Annual Performance Report

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Upward Bound (UB) Upward Bound Math Science (UBMS) Annual Performance Report Form	Modified
Upward Bound (UB) Upward Bound Math Science (UBMS) Annual Performance Report Form	Modified
UB-UBMS APR 1819 OMB clearance 30 D comments and resp v3.docx Supplementary Document	2019-12-12
Public Comments and Responses on the UB and UBMS APR Information Collection 10.28.19.docx Supplementary Document	2019-10-28
UB UBMS APR Supporting Statement 10.28.19.docx Supporting Statement A	2019-10-28

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
208465	Upward Bound (UB) Upward Bound Math Science (UBMS) Annual Performance Report Form	Modified
208464	Upward Bound (UB) Upward Bound Math Science (UBMS) Annual Performance Report Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1840-0831	ICR Reference No: 201907-1840-005
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201810-1840-001
Agency/Subagency: ED/OPE	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Upward Bound (UB) Upward Bound Math Science (UBMS) Annual Performance Report
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 12/23/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/01/2019
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2022	36 Months From Approved	02/29/2020
Responses	1,179	0	975
Time Burden (Hours)	20,515	0	16,575
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of the Upward Bound (UB) and Upward Bound Math Science (UBMS) Programs is to generate in program participants the skills and motivation necessary to complete a program of secondary education and to enter and succeed in a program of postsecondary education. Authority for this program is contained in Title IV, Part A, Subpart 2, Chapter 1, Section 402C of the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, public or private agencies or organizations, including community-based organizations with experience in serving disadvantaged youth, secondary schools, and combinations of institutions, agencies, organizations and secondary schools. UB Program participants must be potential first-generation college students, low-income individuals, or individuals who have a high risk of academic failure and have a need for academic support in order to pursue successfully a program of education beyond high school. Required Program services include: (1) academic tutoring; (2) advice and assistance in secondary and postsecondary course selection; (3) preparation for college entrance exams and completing college admission applications; (4) information on federal student financial aid programs including (a) Federal Pell grant awards, (b) loan forgiveness, and (c) scholarships; (5) assistance completing financial aid applications; (6) guidance and assistance in: (a) secondary school reentry, (b) alternative programs for secondary school drop outs that lead to the receipt of a regular secondary school diploma, (c) entry into general educational development (GED) programs or (d) entry into postsecondary education; (7) education or counseling services designed to improve the financial and economic literacy of students or the students’ parents, including financial planning for postsecondary education; and (8) projects funded for at least two years under the program must provide instruction in mathematics through pre-calculus; laboratory science; foreign language; composition; and literature.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 105 - 110 402A-C Name of Law: Higher Education Opportunity Act
  

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:
	84 FR 37854	08/02/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 58705	11/01/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Upward Bound (UB) Upward Bound Math Science (UBMS) Annual Performance Report	N/A	Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science APR form
Upward Bound (UB) Upward Bound Math Science (UBMS) Annual Performance Report	N/A	Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science APR form

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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	1,179	975	0	0	204	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	20,515	16,575	0	133	3,807	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: There is an adjustment (increase) of 204 respondents, which caused an adjustment (increase) of 3,807 hours in the total burden hours. These adjustments are due to an increase in the number of successful applicants in the 2017 UB and UBMS grant competitions. There was also a program change (increase) of 133 total burden hours caused by four changes to the APR. 1) In these competitions, applicants could receive additional points for addressing a Competitive Preference Priority (CPP). A question was added to the existing collection to allow grantees to report on CPP outcomes. 2) UB and UBMS grantees that applied for and received a one-time supplemental STEM award based on the Secretary’s Supplemental Priorities will summarize their STEM activities. This is a one-year reporting requirement. 3) Grantees will report more readily useful target school data that will be helpful to prospective student applicants. 4) The Department established unique identifiers (case numbers) to replace SSNs.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $298,494

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: 11/01/2019

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