Student Assistance General Provisions - Subpart J - Approval of Independently Administered Tests

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
1845-0049 Paperwork Burden Statement for renewal 2026.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-02-06	Available
Supporting Statement_0049_30d.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-04-27	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
22291	Student Assistance General Provisions - Subpart J - Approval of Independently Administered Tests (Profit)	Other-Regulations	Modified
193226	Student Assistance General Provisions - Subpart J - Approval of Independently Administered Tests (Public)	Other-Regulations	Modified
193225	Student Assistance General Provisions - Subpart J - Approval of Independently Administered Tests (Individual)	Other-Regulations	Modified
193223	Student Assistance General Provisions - Subpart J - Approval of Independently Administered Tests (Private)	Other-Regulations	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1845-0049	ICR Reference No: 202602-1845-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202212-1845-002
Agency/Subagency: ED/FSA	Agency Tracking No: ED-2026-SCC-0232
Title: Student Assistance General Provisions - Subpart J - Approval of Independently Administered Tests
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: 04/29/2026

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2026
Responses	67,989	67,989
Time Burden (Hours)	10,392	10,392
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This request is for an extension without change of the approval for the reporting and recordkeeping requirements that are contained in the information collection 1845-0049 for Student Assistance General Provision in the regulations in Subpart J-Approval of Independently Administered Tests; Specification of Passing Score; Approval of State Process. There are no forms or formats established by the Department for the reporting or recordkeeping requirements. These regulations govern the application for and approval of assessments by the Secretary by a private test publisher or State that are used to measure a student’s skills and abilities. The administration of approved ATB tests may be used to determine a student's eligibility for assistance for the Title IV student financial assistance programs authorized under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA) when, among other conditions, the student does not have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 20 USC 1091(d) 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:
	91 FR 8469	02/23/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 23091	04/29/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Student Assistance General Provisions - Subpart J - Approval of Independently Administered Tests (Individual)
Student Assistance General Provisions - Subpart J - Approval of Independently Administered Tests (Private)
Student Assistance General Provisions - Subpart J - Approval of Independently Administered Tests (Profit)
Student Assistance General Provisions - Subpart J - Approval of Independently Administered Tests (Public)

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ICR Summary 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	67,989	67,989	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	10,392	10,392	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: $0

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: 04/29/2026

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