FAFSA Broad Institution Survey

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Broad Institution Survey	Form	New	Available
Broad Institution Survey	Form	New	Repair queued
ED Justification Letter - Emergency Approval _6.26.24.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-06-27	Available
ED Justification Letter - Emergency Approval _6.26.24.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-06-27	Repair queued
2024 Supporting Statement FAFSA Institutional Survey_62724.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2024-06-27	Available
2024 Supporting Statement FAFSA Institutional Survey_62724.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2024-06-27	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
269068	Broad Institution Survey	Form	New	N/A
269068	Broad Institution Survey	Form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1840-0868	ICR Reference No: 202406-1840-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: ED/OPE	Agency Tracking No:
Title: FAFSA Broad Institution Survey
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 06/27/2024
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 06/28/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 06/27/2024
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2024	6 Months From Approved
Responses	3,000	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	750	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Department is working to rapidly close the FAFSA submission gap for these millions of students, while also preparing for a stronger upcoming FAFSA cycle starting this fall. It’s important that the Department follows up with schools now so that we have a robust understanding of how/if enrollment declines are disproportionately affecting certain types of schools over others ahead of the fall. This follow-up survey will enable us to better match schools with technical assistance and funding support, either through community-based organizations, philanthropy, or state and local government coordination.

Emergency Justfication: In order to deepen the Department’s insight into the detail of challenges, the Department is seeking emergency clearance for a follow-up survey to 1,400 institutions on July 1, 2024. Participation in this survey is optional. We plan to use the same survey to check back with schools throughout the summer, for a total of no more than three times. In particular, obtaining this information promptly will enable the Department to target and deploy specific resources and information. Following normal clearance procedures for approval of this information collection will delay the Department’s ability to expeditiously make strategic choices about where to target additional support. It is critical that all students regardless of financial background have the opportunity to pursue higher education, and FAFSA is one of the major tools we have to ensure that outcome.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

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

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Broad Institution Survey	N/A	N/A

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	3,000	0	0	3,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	750	0	0	750	0	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: This is a new information collection survey.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,514

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.     No

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.     No

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? No

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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: 06/27/2024

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