Approved as
amended by ED's memos to OMB of 12/02/97, 12/03/97, and 12/09/97.
In addition, the following conditions apply: 1) ED will continue in
its consultations with both commercial and public entities on
methods for developing and implementing a multi-year promissory
note. The focus/goal of these consultations will be to a) obtain a
set of development and implementation options based on established
and/or innovative practices of other entities with regard to
multi-year notes, and b) determine whether a common standardized
form for both the Direct Loan and FFEL programs is feasible and
desirable (Note: If ED and the lending industry cannot agree on
standardized formats for both programs, ED should justify any
recommendations for customizing the forms in either program); 2) ED
will provide to OMB an update on the "Pilot Project" for the
multi-year note. This update should contain a specific timeline for
the implementation of the project; 3) ED will continue its
consultation with both commercial and public entities on methods
for developing and implementing a promissory note adaptable to the
situation where interest rates vary from loan to loan or within
loans. The focus/ goal of these consultations will be to obtain a
set of development and implementation options based on established
and/or innovative practices of other entities with regard to prom
notes and varying interest; 4) ED will brief OMB on terms 1, 2, and
3 within 6 months of clearance; 5) Given that the pilot project is
scheduled for 99-00 and many of the issues relating to multi-year
notes are unresolved (including how HEA reauthorization will affect
multi-year notes), this approval request is given a one year
clearance.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1998
12/31/1998
12/31/1999
52,500
0
50,750
26,250
0
25,375
17,000
0
16,000
This form is the means by which an
endorser for a Federal Direct PLUS Loan borrower with an adverse
credit history applies for and promises to repay the Federal Direct
PLUS Loan if the borrower does not repay it.
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
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(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
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(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
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