Approved consistent with the changes in form mentioned in VA memo date 7/3/03. The form was changed to include the spelled out version of previously abbreviated benefits, and forms 22-8692 and 22-8692a have been changed to clarify wage rates (clause 1 and clause 3)
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2006
07/31/2006
09/30/2003
64,000
0
80,000
9,566
0
9,184
0
0
0
Veteran, Selected Reservists and other beneficiaries use VAF 22-8691 to apply for work-study allowance under 38 U.S.C. Chapters 30, 31, 32, and 35, Section 903 of Public Law 96-342, and 10 U.S.C. ch. 1606. VA uses this information to determine eligibility for work-study benefits. If claimants want an advance of work-study allowance, they file VAF 22-8692. If they do not want an advance, they file VAF 22-8692a. To extend a contract, they file VAF 22-8692b.
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.