Approved, consistent with and as amended by ED's memos to OMB of 8/16 and 8/17/00 and by ED's revised supporting statement. ED will display the burden statement (OMB #, expiration, burden estimate) on both electronic and paper-based forms. ED will also explain its authority to require a SSN from respondents. ED will notify OMB of the changes and updates made by 10/1/00 to the website, consistent with ED's 8/17 memo. ED will also notify OMB when an electronic signature approach has been approved across SFA, and will implement this as soon as possible in the SAIG enrollment website.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2003
08/31/2003
07/31/2002
4,660
0
8,870
2,151
0
2,925
35,000
0
706,000
The Student Aid Internet Gateway (SAIG) Enrollment Form will be used by postsecondary institutions, third-party, software providers, lenders guaranty agencies, and state scholarship programs. This will allow participants to have electronic access, to receive and transmit, view and update student financial aid data. The Department will use this information on the enrollment form to assign customers a Title IV WAN ID and associate Title IV services selected by the customer.
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.