Although ED has
not responded to OMB's questions of 3/13/96, this request is
approved through December 1998. If feasible, ED shall implement
electronic submission options for this form as soon as
possible.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1998
12/31/1998
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0
228
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The SSIG 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 obligate 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.