Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study First Followup 1996-1998 (BPS: 96/98)

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IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
22383	Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study First Followup 1996-1998 (BPS: 96/98)	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1850-0631	ICR Reference No: 199701-1850-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 199212-1850-004
Agency/Subagency: ED/IES	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study First Followup 1996-1998 (BPS: 96/98)
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 04/04/1997
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/31/1997
Terms of Clearance: Approved as amended by ED's 3/31/97 memorandum to OMB. In addition, we note that the data collected through BPS will not be of maximum utility for the purpose of addressing access to postsecondary education, because BPS begins at the postsecondary level. We strongly recommend that NCES consider starting a new longitudinal study with a base year prior to entry into postsecondary education, in order to properly address issues of access (as well as assessing school reform efforts). Moreover, we strongly encourage NCES to conduct a follow-up of NELS:88 sooner than the year 2000 to inform these same sets of issues.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2000	04/30/2000
Responses	846	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	404	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of the Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study First Followup is to continue the series of longitudinal data collection efforts started in 1996 with the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study to enhance knowledge concerning progress and persistence in postsecondary education for new entrants. The study will address issues such as progress, persistence, and completion of postsecondary education programs; entry into the work force; the relationship between experiences during postsecondary education and various societal and personal outcomes; and returns to the individual and to society.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study First Followup 1996-1998 (BPS: 96/98)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	846	0	0	846	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	404	0	0	404	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 01/31/1997

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