This is a request for extension of the
current information collection of the FSA Feedback System, OMB
Control 1845-0141. On March 10, 2015, the White House issued a
Student Aid Bill of Rights. Among the objectives identified was the
creation of a centralized complaint system that is now resident and
supported via the Federal Student Aid/Customer Engagement
Management System. The purpose of the Customer Engagement
Management System (CEMS) is to meet the objective: “Create a
Responsive Student Feedback System: The Secretary of Education will
create a new web site by July 1, 2016, to give students and
borrowers a simple and straightforward way to file complaints and
provide feedback about federal student loan lenders, servicers,
collections agencies, and institutions of higher education.
Students and borrowers will be able to ensure that their complaints
will be directed to the right party for timely resolution, and the
Department of Education will be able to more quickly respond to
issues and strengthen its efforts to protect the integrity of the
student financial aid programs.”
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.