As ED requests,
approval for the Finance survey pretest and related instruments is
granted.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/1998
04/30/1998
04/30/1998
40,579
0
38,410
108,956
0
106,806
0
0
0
The IPEDS provides information on
postsecondary education--its providers, enrollments, completions,
and finances in addition to other information. The recent
publication of final regulations for Student Right-to-Know and
changes in financial accounting standards for nonprofit
institutions have made it necessary for NCES to modify the IPEDS
data collection for 1996 and 1997 to help institutions adapt to
these changes.
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.