THE FY 8 AUTHORIZATION BILL MANDATED
THE TEST OF AN EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. THE COLLECTION
EFFORT DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED SUPPORTING STATEMENT AND DOCUMENT
WILL COLLECT DATA WITH WHICH TO STUDY (1) ADVERTISING AND
RECRUITING EFFECTIVENESS, (2) PERCEPTIONS OF THE VALUE OF
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE, (3) IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS AS A
MEANS TO INCREASE ENLISTMENT PROPENSITY, AND (4) THE APPEAL OF
PROP. EDU. AND OTHER BENEFITS NOT INCLUDED IN THE TEST.
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.