APPROVED AS
AMENDED BY ED'S MEMORANDA TO OMB OF 11/3/94 and 12/2/94.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1995
06/30/1995
12/31/1994
62,068
0
62,068
27,218
0
22,278
0
0
0
BORROWERS MAY CONSOLIDATE EXISTING
STUDENT LOANS AND SECURE ADDITIONAL REPAYMENT OPTIONS BY OBTAINING
A FEDERAL DIRECT CONSOLIDATION LOAN TO PAY OFF THE EXISTING
LOANS.
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.