THIS AUGMENTATION OF THE 1980 NLS
MAKES POSSIBLE THE EXAMINATION OF HOW PARENTS' PLANNING OR LACK OF
IT, AFFECTS CHILDREN'S DECISION TO CONTINUE EDUCATION BEYOND HIGH
SCHOOL. INFORMATION FROM PARENTS AND STUDENTS IN THE 10TH &
12TH GRADES WILL ALLOW EXAMINATION OF THE CRUCIAL PERIOD BEGINNING
AT THE TIME OF THE POSTSECONDARY DECISION. BECAUSE FINANCING OF
POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION IS A PRINCIPAL PROBLEM THAT AFFECTS
DECISIONS TO ATTEND AS WELL AS TO CONTINUE, A MAJOR
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.