Certifications that an accelerated payment was received and certification how payment was used; and as an Agreement with Educational Institution so that the institution may accept a student's payment in advance of the start of classes.
US Code:
38 USC 3014A
Name of Law: Accelerated payment of basic educational assistance for education leading to employment in high tech
The annual burden hours have decreased from the previous request for several reasons. The previous approval was for 1,086 hours and responses of 21,727. Our new hours are 97 and the responses total 1,167. The reduction is due to a revised and more accurate estimate. For our previous estimate, we had simply overestimated the number of individuals would qualify for these accelerated payments. Though regulations give VA authority to allow a school to receive accelerated payment for students, VA has not implemented this regulation, further reducing the burden hours from the previous submission.
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.
2900-0636 justification.doc
Request for Accelerated Payment; Certifications Required from Individuals Electing Accelerated Payments; and Agreement with Educational Institution