THE STATE STUDENT INCENTIVE GRANT
PROGRAM USES MATCHING FEDERAL/STATE FUNDS TO PROVIDE A NATIONWIDE
SYSTEM OF GRANTS TO ASSIST POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION STUDENTS WITH
SUBSTANTIAL FINANCIAL NEED. ON THIS APPLICATION THE STATES PROVIDE
INFORMATION THE DEPARTMENT REQUIRES TO DELEGATE PROGRAM FUNDS AND
FOR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT. THE SIGNED ASSURANCES LEGALLY BIND THE
STATES TO ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM ACCORDING TO REGULATORY AND
STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS.
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.