Pell Grants and the Payment of Unemployment Benefits to Individuals in Approved Training
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
No
Regular
08/29/2022
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
112,360
0
561,800
0
12,985
0
The Department of Labor (DOL) seeks to enable individuals who are interested in increasing their skills to obtain industry-recognized credentials, while receiving Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits to have the opportunity to engage in job training. To support these jobseekers, DOL is encouraging States UI agencies and American Job Centers (AJCs) as third party disseminators to work together to notify unemployed individuals of their potential eligibility for Pell Grants.
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.
07272022 OWI-Pell Grant and UI Benefits TEGL EDwLRT.docx
Informing Beneficiaries of Potential Eligibility for Pell Grants