Information Collection for College.gov Account Registration and Inspirational Message Features

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
College[2].gov clean Supporting Statement 2008-10-21.doc Supporting Statement A	2008-12-01

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
186938	Information Collection for College.gov Account Registration and Inspirational message Features Other-null	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1845-0088	ICR Reference No: 200810-1845-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: ED/FSA	Agency Tracking No: 03803
Title: Information Collection for College.gov Account Registration and Inspirational Message Features
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 12/10/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/24/2008
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2011	36 Months From Approved
Responses	54,000	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	8,100	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: College.gov’s target audience is 9th-12th grade high school students with a focus on students from underrepresented populations. The purpose for including the account registration and inspirational message features in college.gov is to enhance the interactivity and engagement aspects of the site. These features are critical for fully engaging students in the site, for keeping their interest and attention, and for providing inspiration and hope to students (especially to underrepresented populations) that a postsecondary education is possible. The features also support the peer-to-peer aspect of the site and provide relatable role models of students “just like them” that can show that higher education is possible for all students. Web site users have the option of registering with college.gov. In order to register, a user selects the registration link, inputs six data elements and, after providing consent to the site’s terms and conditions, submits that information to the Department. Once the account registration process is completed, the user has the option of creating their own inspirational message by uploading a photo and adding their “I’m Going” statement about why they want to pursue education beyond high school. The inspirational message (hereafter “billboard”) is saved within college.gov and can be shared with others. After a user creates a billboard, they can choose to (1) have their billboard featured on college.gov’s home page (visitors can browse through approved user-generated billboards); (2) send their family, friends and other supporters a link to the college.gov home page with their billboard; (3) add a tool to their Facebook profile that displays their billboard and let’s their friends provide messages of support and encouragement; or (4) add the billboard any of their other web sites.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 105 - 244 101 Name of Law: 1998 Amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965 (P.L. 105-244, Section 101, Part D, Section 141
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 48377	08/19/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 63452	10/24/2008
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
Information Collection for College.gov Account Registration and Inspirational message Features

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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	54,000	0	0	54,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	8,100	0	0	8,100	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new information collection; therefore all burden is new.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $300,000

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)? Uncollected

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: 10/24/2008

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