Study of Pell Grant Recipients Who Transfer Among Eligible Institutions

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Study of Pell Grant Recipients Questionnaire Form and Instruction	New
Att_072308a.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-07-24
Att_memo.pdf Supplementary Document	2008-07-15
Att_Supporting Statement B - 8.19.08.doc Supporting Statement B	2008-08-20
Att_Supporting Statement A - 8.19.08 rev 3.doc Supporting Statement A	2008-08-20

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
185684	Study of Pell Grant Recipients Questionnaire Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1875-0247	ICR Reference No: 200807-1875-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: ED/OPEPD	Agency Tracking No: 3758
Title: Study of Pell Grant Recipients Who Transfer Among Eligible Institutions
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 07/17/2008
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 08/21/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/16/2008
Terms of Clearance: This survey is preliminary in nature and limited in scope. Evidence from the survey will only be of sufficient generalizability to (1) inform the development of more in-depth studies, which may include analyses of transcripts and which may utilize more comprehensive methodology, and (2) help the Department prepare informational materials to educate aid recipients about the transfer process, but these materials will not include prevalence estimates based on the results of this survey. The results of the survey will not be used for Departmental policy purposes or be used to promulgate regulations related to transfer of credit.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2009	6 Months From Approved
Responses	200	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	50	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: 10. Abstract:This is a request for clearance for an exploratory survey of Pell Grant recipients who transferred from one institution to another as well as for a transcript review component to validate survey responses. The survey results will be used to: (1) inform the development of more in-depth studies, which may utilize more comprehensive methodology, and (2) help the Department prepare informational materials to educate aid recipients about the transfer process

Emergency Justfication: The U.S. Department of Education (the Department) requests that OMB grant an emergency clearance of the Study of Pell Grant Recipients Who Transfer Among Eligible Institutions. This study is designed to determine the satisfaction of Pell Grant recipients with the financial aid process and to identify and describe problems that they may encounter when attempting to transfer credits/courses from one institution to another. This study is particularly relevant, given the timing of the following factors: first, the Congress is currently working on reauthorization for the Higher Education Act/ reauthorization will likely include new requirements for disclosing institutions’ transfer of credit policies. Implementation of these requirements by the Department would be best informed by the results of this study. Second, the Department of Education currently has the best sample with the most recent contact information for the population of interest. Given that this population is particularly difficult to reach, there is significant risk that our sample may degrade if we delay data collection further. Finally the information obtained from this study will assist in improving the Department’s customer service functions for students who receive federal student aid for the 2009-10 school year. Data from this study will inform messaging to federal student aid applicants who appear to transfer to ensure that the credits that they have earned are considered by their receiving institution. Delays in conducting this study would prevent the Department from providing this service to federal student aid applicants.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 105 - 244 804 Name of Law: 1998 Amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 40854	07/16/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 40854	07/23/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Study of Pell Grant Recipients Questionnaire	N/A	Questionnaire

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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	200	0	0	200	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	50	0	0	50	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: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new collection, therefore, all the burden is new

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $361,324

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: 07/16/2008

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