VA Form 22-0989 is used to allow students to apply for restoration of entitlement for VA education benefits due to a school closing temporarily or permanently or having its approval to receive VA benefits withdrawn or suspended.
VA requests Emergency Review for a non-substantive change to a currently approved collection, VA Form 22-0989 (2900-0859).
This form has been revised to support Public Law (PL) 116-140, which allows for education benefit entitlement restoration for not just permanent school closures and withdrawal, but also for temporary school closures and or suspensions based on COVID-19.
PL:
Pub.L. 115 - 48 109
Name of Law: Harry W. Assistance Act of 2017 (Forever GI Bill)
PL:
Pub.L. 116 - 140 4
Name of Law: H.R. 6322, âStudent Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020â, 116th Congress, 2nd Session
PL: Pub.L. 115 - 48 109 Name of Law: Restoration of Entitlement to educational assistance for Vets affected by school closure
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.