determined by the Secretary of Labor, to be a qualified training service for purposes of section 36A(b)(3)(B) of such Code. (2) Considerations of high-need areas In determining the high-need areas for purposes of paragraph (1)(B), the Secretary of Labor shall— (A) include computer science and technology, and (B) consider— (i) the graduate areas of national need designated by the Secretary of Education under section 712(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1135a(b) ), and (ii) the STEM Designated Degree Program list issued by the Department of Homeland Security for purposes of the 24-month optional practical training extension described in section 214.2(f)(10)(ii)(C) of title 8, Code of Federal Regulations. (3) Precertification period If the Secretary of Labor precertifies a provider and a course or program of study under this section, such provider and course or program of study shall be considered to be a qualified entity for purposes of section 36A(b)(2)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and a qualified training service for purposes of section 36(A)(b)(3)(B) of such Code, for the entire period— (A) beginning on the date of this Act, and (B) ending on December 31, 2021. (c) Application for precertification (1) In general A provider of training services that desires to be precertified as a qualified provider that offers a qualified training service shall submit an application to the Secretary of Labor at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (2) Contents The Secretary shall ensure that the application required under this paragraph— (A) is streamlined and easy to complete, and (B) includes, at a minimum, information and data regarding— (i) the credential earned through the course or program, (ii) the average student completion rate for the program for the 3-year period preceding the date of application, (iii) the costs of enrollment in the program, (iv) the average employment rate for individuals who complete the program during such period,