The 2004-09 Beginning Postsecondary
Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:04/09) is being conducted to
continue the series of longitudinal collection efforts started in
1990 with the National Postsecondary Students 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 workforce, the relationship between
experiences during postsecondary education and various societal and
personal outcomes, and returns to the individual and to society on
the investment in postsecondary education.
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.