Approved as
amended by ED's 8/6/92 memorandumto OMB. We note that thi study,
through the use of the case study methodology, will not yield data
that represents the population of high-default schools. It is
exploratory in nature, and collects basic descriptive information
abou institutional implementation of default reduction plans at a
small number of high-default schools. Since there is insufficient
data from which to develop a statistically representative sample,
this study wil help ED to develop hypotheses about school
characteristics and practic that would be tested through a future,
representative study. We strongly encourage ED to supplement the
information collected here wit other data available on high-default
schools, and to draw upon all other appropriate data sources, in
developing that future study; information collected through case
studies alone may lead ED to develo inaccurate hypotheses. We
expect to see a plan for that future study soon after the
information collected through this effort has been analyzed. -- ED
shall cross-check responses as to whether the pro-rate refund is in
compliance with 34 CFR 682.606(b)(2) with program reviews conducted
by OPE. An independent assessment is necessary to determine the
reliability of the response. -- ED shall submit a revised survey
and interview package to OMB, incorporating the changes made during
PRA review, as soon as possible.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/1993
07/31/1993
600
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460
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THIS DATA COLLECTION SUPPORTS THE
EFFORTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATI TO REDUCE STUDENT LOAN DEFAULT
AT HIGH DEFAULT INSTITUTIONS (HDIS) BY EXAMINING THE STRATEGIES
SPECIFIED UNDER APPENDIX D REGULATION (34CFR668) THAT HAVE BEEN
SUCCESSFUL. APPROPRIATE INFORMATION WILL BE GATHERED FROM ALL
PARTIES INVOLVED IN THE PROGRAM -- BORROWERS, HDIS, LENDERS, AND
GUARANTORS.
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.