Accrediting Agencies Reporting Activities for Institutions and Programs - Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institution and Programs (DAPIP)

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
DAPIP 60 day response.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-02-25	Available
Public Burden Statement DAPIP.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-12-18	Available
Supporting Statement Part A 1840-0838.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2025-12-18	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
220822	Accrediting Agencies Reporting Activities for Institutions and Programs - Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institution and Programs (DAPIP)	Other-User Guide	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1840-0838	ICR Reference No: 202512-1840-004
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202210-1840-010
Agency/Subagency: ED/OPE	Agency Tracking No: ED-2025-SCC-1207
Title: Accrediting Agencies Reporting Activities for Institutions and Programs - Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institution and Programs (DAPIP)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 03/02/2026

table that charts list comparision

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2026
Responses	7,499	9,014
Time Burden (Hours)	625	751
Cost Burden (Dollars)	29,546	0

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Abstract: Sections 496(a)(7) (a)(8) (c)(7) and (c)(8) of the Higher Education Act (HEA) and federal regulations at 34 CFR 34 CFR § § 602.26 and 602.27 contain certain requirements for reporting by recognized accrediting agencies to the Department on the institutions and programs the agencies accredit. This collection specifies the required and requested reporting. It also discusses the channel for reporting this information and reporting information the accrediting agency may wish to submit voluntarily to ensure that the Department's Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs is accurate and comprehensive.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 20 USC 1099b Name of Law: Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended
  

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:
	90 FR 59808	12/22/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 10089	03/02/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Accrediting Agencies Reporting Activities for Institutions and Programs - Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institution and Programs (DAPIP)

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ICR Summary of Burden

table that charts list of burden

	Total Request	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	7,499	9,014	0	-1,515	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	625	751	0	-126	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	29,546	0	0	29,546	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The change in burden is due to multiple items. The number of responses decreased from 9,014 to 7,499. The total annual cost decreased from $32,698 to $29,545.74. Even with an increase in the estimated respondent average wage, due to a correction in the wage calculation, the total amount decreased.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $387,300

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: 03/02/2026

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