The Higher Education Opportunity Act
of 2008 amended Title III, Part A of the Higher Education Act to
include Section 318 - The Predominantly Black Institutions (PBI)
Program. Unlike the previous PBI Program (authorized by the College
Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007), which was competitive and
focused on programs in the STEM fields, the PBI program authorized
under the HEOA is an institutional aid program and grants are based
on a formula rather than being competitive. All institutions who
qualify as PBIs and submit the required materials will receive a
portion of the total appropriation based on a formula. The PBI
Program makes grant awards to eligible colleges and universities to
plan, develop, undertake and implement programs to enhance the
institutions capacity to serve more low- and middle-income Black
American students; to expand higher education opportunities for
eligible students by encouraging college preparation and student
persistence in secondary school and postsecondary education; and to
strengthen the financial ability of the institution to serve the
academic needs of these students. Allowable activities are numerous
and include academic instruction, teacher education, faculty
development, equipment purchase, construction and maintenance, and
tutoring and counseling services. This information collection is
necessary to comply with Section 318 of Title III, Part A of the
HEA as amended.
This is a new information
collection resulting from statutory changes. All of the burden
increase is new.
$36,251
No
No
No
Uncollected
No
Uncollected
Sara Starke 2025027688
No
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.