Student Verification of Enrollment

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form VA Form 22-8979 Student Verification of Enrollment Form	Modified
2900-0465 justification.doc Supporting Statement A	2009-12-22

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
28663	Student Verification of Enrollment Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2900-0465	ICR Reference No: 200908-2900-010
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200701-2900-003
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: 2900-0465
Title: Student Verification of Enrollment
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 03/07/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/24/2009
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2013	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2010
Responses	1,021,416	0	2,114,651
Time Burden (Hours)	17,024	0	45,733
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This form is used by students for certifying attendance and continued enrollment in courses leading to a standard college degree and in non-college degree programs.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 10 USC Section 16136 Name of Law: Administration of Program
   US Code: 38 USC Section 3034 Name of Law: Program Administration
   US Code: 38 USC Section 3241 Name of Law: Requirements
   US Code: 38 USC Section 3680(g) Name of Law: Payment of educational assistance or subsistence allowances
   PL: Pub.L. 96 - 342 903 Name of Law: Department of Defense Authorization Act of 1981
   US Code: 38 USC Chapter 33 Name of Law: Post 9/11 GI Bill
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2900-AN10	Final or interim final rulemaking	74 FR 60	03/31/2009

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 197	10/14/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 244	12/22/2009
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
Student Verification of Enrollment	VA Form 22-8979	Student Verification Enrollment

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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	1,021,416	2,114,651	0	0	-1,093,235	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	17,024	45,733	0	0	-28,709	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The decrease in burden is due to legislation passed (PL 110-252) that added a new benefit program to the existing programs. A large percentage of claimants will elect this program over their current program. Chapter 33 does not require monthly verification, so the public burden will decrease.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $101,363

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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)? No

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: 12/24/2009

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