The Former
Student survey component of this information collection request is
approved, as amended by ED's memoranda to OMB of 6/12/91 an
6/13/91. In addition, ED has agreed to meet the following
conditions: -- ED will take all appropriate steps to maximize
response rates. If response rates fall below 75%, ED should conduct
a response bias analysis, and make necessary statistical
adjustments; in addition, ED should note the limitations of these
data in any public reports. -- ED will delete the skip instruction
in Q. 6. -- ED will add a second set of questions that parallel Qs.
11-17 and 2 (and the corresponding questions on the control group
instrument), to distinguish financial information on the
respondent's spouse from that on the respondent. As ED has agreed
to delete Qs. 19 and 20, the full burden estimate for this survey
should be increased by 5 minutes, to 2 minutes overall. -- ED will
add a response option for new Q. 19 (Q. 18 on the control group
instrument) that allows a respondent to attribute difficulty in
repayment to administrative delays, such as not receiving a bill.
-- ED should submit the revised instruments to OMB as soon as
possible
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1991
09/30/1991
05/31/1991
1,000
0
2,550
363
0
765
0
0
0
TO COLLECT DATA FROM FINANCIAL AID
RECIPIENTS AND DECLINERS (FALL 1990 ENROLLED IN THE 10 INSTITUTIONS
PARTICIPATING IN THE INCOME-CONTINGENT LOAN DEMONSTRATION PROJECT,
AND FROM FORMER FINANCIAL AID RECIPIENTS N LONGER ENROLLED AT THESE
INSTITUTIONS, TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF EXPANDING THE PROJECT
TO A DIRECT STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM.
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.