The purpose of this information
collection is to allow states to apply for funding under the
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs
(GEAR UP) program. The information collected in the GEAR UP
application package allows the Department to make determinations as
to whether potential applicants are eligible for GEAR UP funding
and to allow field readers to score and rank applications for the
Department to make funding determinations.
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.