Student Verification of Enrollment (VA Form 22-8979)

OMB Control No: 2900-0465	ICR Reference No: 201907-2900-004
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201510-2900-008
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: VBA-EDU-NK
Title: Student Verification of Enrollment (VA Form 22-8979)
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 02/14/2020
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 12/01/2019
Terms of Clearance: In VA's next extension or revision request, VA shall modify "Your obligation to respond is required to obtain or retain benefits" to "Your response is required to obtain or retain benefits" in the Privacy Act statement."

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2023	36 Months From Approved
Responses	928,740	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	15,479	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The VA Form 22-8979 is used by students for certifying attendance and continued enrollment in courses leading to a standard college degree and in non-college degree programs.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 10 USC Section 16136 Name of Law: Administration of Program    US Code: 38 USC Section 3034 Name of Law: Program Administration    US Code: 38 USC Section 3241 Name of Law: Requirements    US Code: 38 USC Section 3680(g) Name of Law: Payment of educational assistance or subsistence allowances    PL: Pub.L. 96 - 342 903 Name of Law: Department of Defense Authorization Act of 1981    US Code: 38 USC Chapter 33 Name of Law: Post 9/11 GI Bill    PL: Pub.L. 112 - 56 211 Name of Law: Veterans Retraining Assistance Program

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:
	84 FR 17054	08/09/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 23452	10/28/2019
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 Student Verification of Enrollment VA Form 22-8979 Student Verification of Enrollment

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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	928,740	0	0	151,052	0	777,688
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	15,479	0	0	2,518	0	12,961
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: The change in the burden is due to an increase in the number of respondents. The number of individuals utilizing the Chapter 35 education program, which requires enrollment certifications, has increased.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $187,691

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

Agency Contact: Danny Green 202 421-1354 [email protected]

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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: 12/01/2019

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