OMB approves
this information collection request, as amended by ED's memorandum
to OMB of 2/4/91. In addition, ED should submit revis instruments
to OMB as soon as they are available.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/1994
02/28/1994
02/28/1992
42,400
0
79,600
78,440
0
84,836
0
0
0
IPEDS DATA PROVIDE INFORMATION ON
POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, ITS' PROVIDERS, ENROLLMENTS, COMPLETIONS
(BY PROGRAM AND RACE/ETHNICITY OF RECIPIENTS), FINANCE, STAFF AND
SALARIES. DATA ARE USED TO CREATE SAMPLING FRAMES, CONDUCT
INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH AND CARRY OUT MANDATES FOR THE BUREAU OF THE
CENSUS, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS, AND NCES.
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.