The 2012/17 Beginning Postsecondary
Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17) is conducted by the
National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), within the U.S.
Department of Education (ED). BPS is designed to follow a cohort of
students who enroll in postsecondary education for the first time
during the same academic year, irrespective of the date of high
school completion. The study collects data on students’ persistence
in and completion of postsecondary education programs; their
transition to employment; demographic characteristics; and changes
over time in their goals, marital status, income, and debt, among
other indicators. Data from BPS are used to help researchers and
policymakers better understand how financial aid influences
persistence and completion, what percentages of students complete
various degree programs, what are the early employment and wage
outcomes for certificate and degree attainers, and why students
leave school. This request is to conduct the BPS:12/17 full-scale
data collection, including a student interview, file matching to
various administrative data sources, and collection of
corresponding postsecondary education transcripts and student
records.
US Code:
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USC 9573 Name of Law: Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002
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.