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First Time Student Aid Internet Gateway (SAIG) Users

First Time Student Aid Internet Gateway (SAIG) Users Session 54 Lydia Morales Sue Rager Agenda SAIG System Overview SAIG Enrollment Terminology SAIG Suite Components Review SAIG System Overview https://www.fsawebenroll.ed.gov SAIG Mailbox https://www.saigportal.ed.gov Application

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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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