Applying for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

The Principal Project Officer (PPO) is responsible for the day-to-day operations involving the requested data. In addition, each application must have the support of a Senior Official who has the authority to legally bind the Federal agency to the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding by signature. Each application must have a Systems Security Officer to oversee the security of the data. You may designate up to seven professional/technical and support staff who will access the restricted-use data.

(Note: If you need to designate more than seven support staff, please send a request to the IES Data Security Program with an indication of the number of users you are requesting and the justification for that number: IESData.Security@ed.gov)

Applicants must read the Restricted-use Data Procedures Manual prior to submitting the application. This manual specifies required procedures and details the security requirements.

To proceed with a request for a Memorandum of Understanding, the
(PPO) must Submit a Formal Request, and then submit the
following three types of documents:

• Submit Formal Request
• Signed Memorandum of Understanding (30 KB)
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• Executed Affidavits of Nondisclosure (35 KB)
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• Send Certification and Accreditation (C&A)

To complete your application, please mail:

1. The signed Memorandum of Understanding,
2. Certification and Accreditation (C&A), and
3. Notarized Affidavit(s) of Nondisclosure

To the IES Data Security Office, at:

IES Data Security Office
U.S. Department of Education/NCES
1990 K Street, NW
Room 9060
Washington, DC 20006-5574
IESData.Security@ed.gov

If approved, you will receive the following information:

• Receiving the Requested Materials