Application for Approval of a Program in a Foreign Country (VA Form 22-0976)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 22-0976 Application for Approval of a Program in a Foreign Country Form	Modified
30-Day (published) 2900-0853.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-08-28
60-DAY (published) 2900-0853.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-08-25
SUPPORTING STATEMENT - OMB 2900-0853 8-28-25.docx Supporting Statement A	2025-08-28

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
223088	Application for Approval of a Program in a Foreign Country Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2900-0853	ICR Reference No: 202503-2900-012
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202204-2900-012
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: VBA-EDU-KM
Title: Application for Approval of a Program in a Foreign Country (VA Form 22-0976)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 08/28/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2025
Responses	412	1,014
Time Burden (Hours)	137	338
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: VA Form 22-0976 is used by foreign educational institutions seeking approval for their postsecondary programs. VA uses the information to determine if a program offered by the foreign educational institution is approvable under CFR 21.4260. In order for a review and decision to be made, the VA needs supporting information from a foreign educational institution. The respondent population for VA Form 22-0976 for the Submission of School Catalogs to the Department of Veterans Affairs is composed of non-U.S. based Institutions of Higher Learning located in a foreign country.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 27071	06/25/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 42066	08/28/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Application for Approval of a Program in a Foreign Country	22-0976	APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF A PROGRAM IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	412	1,014	0	-602	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	137	338	0	-201	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The burden has decreased since the previous approval. For this approval, the decrease considers data for calendar year periods 2022, 2023 and 2024.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $4,743

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 08/28/2025

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