Federal Register #2026-11187

Request for Public Comment on Veterans Upward Bound Program Annual Performance Report Information Collection

This opportunity is a request for public comment from the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education regarding the Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) Program Annual Performance Report information collection. - Government Buyer: - Department of Education - Office of Postsecondary Education - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement action - No products or services are being requested or purchased - Purpose: - To collect public feedback on the necessity, utility, and burden of the VUB Program Annual Performance Report information collection - The VUB program provides academic and support services to veterans preparing for postsecondary education - The annual report gathers participant-level data to assess program effectiveness and grantee progress - Notable Requirements: - Focus is on information collection and program assessment, not acquisition of goods or services - No part numbers, quantities, or technical product requirements are included

Description

The Department of Education is proposing an extension without change of a currently approved information collection request for the Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) Program Annual Performance Report. The VUB program aims to motivate and assist veterans in developing academic skills necessary for success in postsecondary education through counseling, mentoring, tutoring, and academic instruction. The annual performance report collects data on services and performance at the participant level to assess progress and evaluate outcomes. This information helps the Department meet reporting requirements and improve program effectiveness.

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