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First Time Student Aid Internet Gateway (SAIG) Users

Learn about SAIG enrollment, terminology, and components. Review system overview and access SAIG mailbox. Enroll now!

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First Time Student Aid Internet Gateway (SAIG) Users

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  1. First Time Student Aid Internet Gateway (SAIG) Users Session 54 Lydia Morales Sue Rager

  2. Agenda • SAIG System Overview • SAIG Enrollment • Terminology • SAIG Suite Components • Review

  3. SAIG System Overview https://www.fsawebenroll.ed.gov SAIG Mailbox https://www.saigportal.ed.gov Application Systems FMS COD CPS NSLDS eCDR Mainframe & Midrange Users TDClient Postsecondary Institution SSL 3.0 State Scholarship/ Guaranty Agency Internet PC Users EDconnect 3rd Party Servicers SSL 3.0

  4. Enrollment on the Web To Enroll for SAIG Mailbox go to: https://www.fsawebenroll.ed.gov

  5. Enrollment • Select Add a new Destination Point (TG number/mailbox) to add a new TG number/mailbox • Select Modify existing services for a Destination Point to change or add services for a TG number/mailbox

  6. Terminology • TG Number • Destination Point Administration (DPA) • Message class - used to identify type of data • SSCRXXIN – NSLDS Roster file (non cyclical) • IDSA07OP – ISIR data files for 2006-2007 cycle (cyclical) • Last 2 characters determine sender • IN – sent from school to application system • OP – sent from application system to school

  7. Terminology (cont’d) • Message Class Table • Firewall - barrier between computer & external source (Internet), hardware or software implemented • May prevent EDconnect or TDClient from communicating with SAIG

  8. SAIG Suite Components • EDconnect - PC software used to send and receive data • TDClient – Mainframe and Mid-Range Client software used to send and receive data • TDCommunity Manager (TDCM) – Web tool used for viewing files transmitted through the mailboxing system

  9. EDconnect • Windows based software used to transmit Title IV data • Current version is 7.1 • Download software athttp://fsadownload.ed.gov/softedconnect.htm

  10. Security Setup • Firewall - if present, open port 26581 to allow for outbound TCP/IP traffic • EDconnect passwords • User Password - EDconnect login only • Network Password - SAIG mailbox

  11. TDClient • Download the Host Communication Guide from the web at http://fsadownload.ed.gov/mainframeguide.htm • Request TDClient software via CPS/SAIG Technical Support at 800-330-5947 • Create JCL/Scripts to execute TDClient • Installation, setup questions? Contact CPS/SAIG Technical Support

  12. Supported Platforms • MVS OS/390 2.6+ & LE 1.9+ • OS/400 4.2+ (Compiler Level 3.7) • AIX 4.2+ • Sun Solaris 2.6+ • DEC Open VMS 7.1 • HPUX 10.2+

  13. TDCommunity Manager (TDCM) • Web Tool - view network traffic in your SAIG mailbox • Internet address: https://www.saigportal.ed.gov • Download the TDCM User’s Guide at http://fsadownload.ed.gov/softedconnect.htm

  14. TDCM Features • Monitors sent and received files • Provides filter and sort capabilities • Supports advanced search options • Can be used to restore files • View error detail to troubleshoot transmission errors

  15. Login Screen for TDCM • Username: enter “TG” and the five digit TG Number • Password: enter your SAIG Network password • Click Login

  16. Steps moving forward • Step 1: Web Enrollment • Step 2: Download software and documentation • EDconnect - PC user • TDClient – mainframe/midrange users • Step 3: Install software • Step 4: Setup and Testing

  17. Technical Assistance We appreciate your feedback and comments. We can be reached at: Email: SAIGComments@ed.gov For Help call CPS/SAIG Technical Support Phone: 800-330-5947 Email: cpssaig@ed.gov

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