Approved as
amended by ED's 12/24/96 memorandum to OMB. In addition, ED has
agreed that should the SSIG program be reauthorized, the income
categories shall be revised so that they are consistent with Pell
or campus-based forms.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1999
12/31/1999
12/31/1996
57
0
57
570
0
570
0
0
0
The SSIG Program uses matching Federal
and State funds to provide a nationwide system of grants to assist
postsecondary education students with substantial financial need.
State agencies use this performance report to account for yearly
program performance. The Department uses the information collected
to assess the accomplishment of the program goals and objectives
and to aid in program management and compliance assurance.
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.