This information
collection is approved with the agency's understanding that it must
assign a new ED form number to the "IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE
PARTICIPANTS IN USDE CONTRACT AND LOAN PROGRAMS." The new form
number will allow this notice to be distinguishable from the
similar notice used for grant programs (ED form 5348)
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/1993
05/31/1993
05/31/1990
200
0
1,000
1,670
0
8,000
0
0
0
APPLICATION IS NEEDED BY ELIGIBLE
APPLICANTS TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDS AUTHORIZED UNDER TITLE VII OF
THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT, AS AMENDED. APPLICATION INFORMATION IS
USED TO EVALUATE PROPOSALS AND OBLIGATE GRANT FUNDS. RESPONDENTS
ARE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
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.