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C Flag Resolution

C Flag Resolution. WVASFAA Spring Conference 2011 Damia Dobbs West Virginia University Thursday, April 21, 2011. What is a C Flag?.

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C Flag Resolution

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  1. C Flag Resolution WVASFAA Spring Conference 2011 Damia Dobbs West Virginia University Thursday, April 21, 2011

  2. What is a C Flag? Codes and field values are triggered by the Central Processing Service (CPS) when database match results require resolution by the school. C Flags are printed on the ISIR/SAR next to the EFC

  3. What is a C Flag? • The match can generate a “C” code to indicate a problem • The C Flag must be resolved before financial aid can be disbursed • As the school we are required to collect adequate documentation or correct the ISIR to resolve this C Flag • CPS conducts matches with federal databases

  4. CPS Database Matches • Social Security Administration • Department of Homeland Security • Selective Service • National Student Loan Data System • Department of Veteran Affairs

  5. Social Security Administration Verifies the SSN of the student and the student’s parent(s) • Makes sure it is the correct number, matches the name and date of birth, and does not belong to a deceased person • Verifies U.S. citizenship of the student

  6. Department of Homeland Security Verifies a student’s eligible noncitizen status using both automated primary and secondary confirmation processes

  7. Selective Service System (SSS) Verifies registration of eligible males with the Selective Service

  8. National Student Loan Data System • Identifies students with a default • Identifies students with overpayment/potential overpayment status (Pell, FSEOG, Perkins, and TEACH) • Confirms student’s eligibility for Title IV funds • Ensures aggregate/annual award limits are not exceeded

  9. Department of Veteran Affairs Verifies veteran status, if student has indicated they are a veteran on the FAFSA

  10. Comment Codes: Social Security Administration Definition Comment 146 - The Social Security Administration did not confirm that you are a U.S. citizen

  11. Comment Codes: Social Security Administration Resolution Comment 146 – If a U.S. citizen, student should provide birth certificate, passport, or other documents to prove citizenship - If an eligible noncitizen, student should correct questions 14 and 15, providing a valid Alien Registration Number

  12. Comment Codes: Social Security Administration Definition Comment 63 - The student’s date of birth reported on FAFSA does not match the date of birth in the Social Security Administration’s records -Either the date of birth or the SSN is incorrect

  13. Comment Codes: Social Security Administration Resolution Comment 63 - Student has submitted a correction to verify his/her date of birth, but the SSA records remain unchanged - Student must provide proof of date of birth to the school

  14. Comment Codes: Social Security Administration Definition Comment 64 - The name reported on the FAFSA does not match the name in the Social Security Administrations records

  15. Comment Codes: Social Security Administration Resolution Comment 64 - Student has submitted a correction to verify his/her name, but the SSA records remain unchanged - Student must provide documentation explaining the discrepancy in name (marriage certificate, court order, ect.)

  16. Comment Codes: Department of Homeland Security Definition Comment 144 - Department of Homeland Security has not yet confirmed the student’s status as an eligible noncitizen

  17. Comment Codes: Department of Homeland Security Resolution Comment 144 - View match flag on Secondary Confirmation when received -Secondary confirmation will automatically be conducted by DHS on applicants not matching during primary confirmation - Results will determine subsequent steps to follow

  18. Comment Codes: Department of Homeland Security Definition Comment 141 - The student either changed their response to citizenship or the Alien Registration Number that was verified with the Department of Homeland Security

  19. Comment Codes: Department of Homeland Security Resolution Comment 141 - Determine why citizenship status was changed - Resolve any conflicting documentation - Proof of citizenship may be needed from student

  20. Comment Codes: Department of Homeland Security Definition Comment 142 -The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security could not confirm that the student is a noncitizen in an immigration status associated with the requirements of eligibility for financial aid

  21. Comment Codes: Department of Homeland Security Resolution Comment 142 - If an incorrect Alien Registration Number was provided by the student, or no number was provided at all, the student should make corrections to the SAR/ISIR and resubmit for processing

  22. Comment Codes: Department of Homeland Security Definition Comment 46 - Department of Homeland Security did not confirm eligibility during secondary confirmation of eligible noncitizen status

  23. Comment Codes: Department of Homeland Security Resolution Comment 46 - Begin the paper Secondary Confirmation process using the G-845 - Student must provide school with documentation to submit with G-845 - DHS will notify school of status of submitted documentation

  24. Comment Codes: Department of Homeland Security Definition Comment 105 - Department of Homeland Security secondary confirmation match in in continuance

  25. Comment Codes: Department of Homeland Security Resolution Comment 105 - A system generated ISIR will be processed within 10 business days - Schools should, but are not required to wait for this ISIR before starting the paper Secondary Confirmation process

  26. Comment Codes: Department of Homeland Security Definition Comment 109 - Department of Homeland Security did not confirm the noncitizen eligibility status because additional information is needed

  27. Comment Codes: Department of Homeland Security Resolution Comment 109 - Paper Secondary Confirmation using the G-845 if required

  28. Comment Codes: Selective Service Definition Comment 30 The Selective Service reported that the student has not registered with them

  29. Comment Codes: Selective Service Resolution Comment 30 - Student must register - Must provide confirmation or be eligible for waiver or exemption

  30. Comment Codes: Selective Service Definition Comment 33 The student’s name could not be sent to Selective Service as requested because they did not give enough information, they are outside the range for registration, or they did not sign the form

  31. Comment Codes: Selective Service Resolution Comment 33 - Student can make corrections to SAR/ISIR and submit for processing - If student is over age 26, he must contact Selective Service for documentation of his registration status

  32. Comment Codes: Selective Service Definition Comment 57 Selective Service did not register the student because they did not answer “Male” on the FAFSA

  33. Comment Codes: Selective Service Resolution Comment 57 - Student did not answer that they were male - Student must register - Must provide confirmation or be eligible for waiver or exemption

  34. Comment Codes: Drug Conviction Question #23 Definition Comment 053 Student left item 23 on the FAFSA blank. Failure to answer this question makes the student ineligible to receive federal student aid

  35. Comment Codes: Drug Conviction Question #23 Resolution Comment 053 - Student is ineligible to receive federal financial aid if this response is left blank - This question must be corrected

  36. Comment Codes: Drug Conviction Question #23 Definition Comment 054 The student reported a “2” in response to item 23 on the FAFSA. This means they are ineligible for federal student aid for part of the upcoming school year

  37. Comment Codes: Drug Conviction Question #23 Resolution Comment 054 - Student is not eligible for federal aid until ineligibility period expires between 7/01/2011 and 6/30/2012

  38. Comment Codes: Drug Conviction Question #23 Definition Comment 056 Student reported in item 23 that they have been convicted of an illegal drug offense

  39. Comment Codes: Drug Conviction Question #23 Resolution Comment 056 - Student is not eligible for federal aid - If student provided an incorrect response to question #23, he/she should follow the directions in the comment text to make changes

  40. Comment Codes: Drug Conviction Question #23 Definition Comment 058 Student reported in item 23 that they are not eligible for federal student aid as a result of a drug related conviction, or that they do not know if their conviction affect their eligibility

  41. Comment Codes: Drug Conviction Question #23 Resolution Comment 058 - Student is not eligible for federal aid - If the student provided an incorrect response to question #23, he/she should follow the directions in the comment text to make changes

  42. Comment Codes: National Student Loan Data System Definition Comment 115 The National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) indicates that one or more of your federal student loans have been discharged Comment 116 The NSLDS indicates that the student has one or more student loans in active bankruptcy status

  43. Comment Codes: National Student Loan Data System Resolution Comment 115 (Discharged Loans) Comment 116 (Bankruptcy Status) - Refer to the Federal Student Aid Handbook, Volume 1– FSA Handbook: Student Eligibility, chapter 3

  44. Comment Codes: National Student Loan Data System Definition Comment 132 NSLDS indicates that the student is in DEFAULT on one or more federal student loans

  45. Comment Codes: National Student Loan Data System Resolution Comment 132 - Student may need to contact ED to make satisfactory repayment arrangements - If the loan has been repaid, student must obtain documentation to verify paid status of defaulted loan

  46. Comment Codes: National Student Loan Data System Comment 132 (Default) Comment 124 (Agency Contact Information) - Student will need to contact GA, DLS, or EDR to make satisfactory payment arrangements - If the loan has been paid, documentation must be obtained to verify paid status of defaulted loan

  47. Comment Codes: National Student Loan Data System Definition Comment 135 and 136 The student needs to contact the lender associated with the loan to resolve any default or fraudulent federal student loans

  48. Comment Codes: National Student Loan Data System Comment 135 Comment 136 - These comments accompany Comment 132 - A resolution is required

  49. Comment Codes: National Student Loan Data System Comment 133 (Overpayment of FSA) Comment 134 (Default and Overpayment) Comment 138 (SSN and Name don’t match) -Resolution is required - Will be accompanied by Comment Codes to indicate which Title IV program has the overpayment status

  50. Comment Codes: National Student Loan Data System Comment 254 (Loan limits) Comment 255 Comment 256 Comment 260 - Resolution required - Students receiving these codes are ineligible to receive further Title IV assistance

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