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Get the latest updates on FSA Systems, including processing cycle, FAFSA on the Web, FAA Access to CPS Online, EDExpress, EDconnect, and more. Learn how to use these systems effectively and ensure your school's eligibility.
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Session 48 Foreign Schools Update on FSA Systems Anita Olivencia | Dec. 2013 U.S. Department of Education 2013 FSA Training Conference for Financial Aid Professionals
FSA Systems - Processing Cycle • Systems • Information for Financial Aid Professionals (IFAP) • Eligcert.ed.gov • FAFSA on the Web (FOTW) • FAA Access to CPS Online • EDExpress • EDconnect • Common Origination and Disbursement System (separate session) • Studentloans.gov • G5 System • National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) • Return to Title IV Funds (R2T4) • Additional Resources
FSA Systems - IFAP • Library of Financial Aid Publications, Participation, Systems, and Processing Resources and Links • Foreign School’s link on IFAP for Updates • Laws and Regulations • Dear Colleague Letters • Tools for Schools • Program Participation and Recertification • Training Opportunities • Frequently asked question resource
FSA System – Eligcert.ed.gov Program Participation http://ifap.ed.gov/ForeignSchoolInfo/attachments/ FSEligAppProcess.pdf Use the electronic application (E-App) to submit and update the school’s eligibility information http://www.eligcert.ed.gov • Updates include changes such as, but not limited to, name or address change, new location or program, increased level of offering, change of officials, or mailing address for publications
FSA System – FAFSA on the Web FAFSA on the Web Demo Site http://fafsademo.test.ed.gov/ User ID - eddemo Password - fafsatest May need to re-enter User ID and Password several times to progress to the next screen
FSA Systems – FOTW • http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
FSA System – FAA Access to CPS Online • Use FAA Access to CPS Online to: • View students' SAR information • Compare two ISIR transactions for the same student • Submit a signature flag for an application in a signature hold status • Enter a FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA • Correct a processed FAFSA • Continue working on a saved FAFSA or Correction • Request ISIR data • Analyze ISIR data as a basis for improving your verification process • Calculate and manage the return of Title IV funds https://faaaccess.ed.gov/FOTWWebApp/faa/faa.jsp
FSA System - EDExpress • EDExpress • The EDExpress software is a PC application that processes, packages, and manages Title IV student financial aid records. The U.S. Department of Education (ED) provides EDExpress to post-secondary educational institutions that participate in its Electronic Data Exchange (EDE) process. https://www.fsadownload.ed.gov
FSA System - EDExpress • https://www.fsadownload.ed.gov • Select the appropriate Award Year
FSA System - EDconnect EDconnect is a Windows-based software that assists users with sending, receiving, and managing their Federal student aid information electronically. Users collect data on their personal computer (PC) or computer system and transmit the collected data in batches over the Student Aid Internet Gateway (SAIG). https://www.fsadownload.ed.gov
FSA Systems - COD • Authorized personnel at eligible schools use functionality within the U.S. Department of Education's COD System to process William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan for eligible U.S. students who attend their schools • Before participating in the Direct Loan Program, it must request COD System and Web site access • Instructions to access COD http://ifap.ed.gov/ForeignSchoolInfo/attachments/ FSInstrucCODSysAccess.pdf
FSA Systems – COD Direct Loan Origination Tool http://ifap.ed.gov/codcbt/CODCBT.html Session 49 - Foreign Schools COD from Start to Finish Day 3, 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., Palm A
FSA System – Studentloans.gov • StudentLoans.gov Website Simulations • Completing an eMPN and Entrance Counseling • Completing a Parent PLUS eMPN • PLUS Credit Checks and Appeals • Completing an Endorser Addendum http://ifap.ed.gov/codcbt/CODCBT.html When you open the link to the COD computer Based Training, scroll down to the end to find the StudentLoans.gov simulations.
FSA System – G5 https://www.g5.gov
FSA Systems – G5 Click on + sign to expand menu options
FSA Systems - NSLDS News and Events will direct you to IFAP
FSA System - NSDLS • View Aggregate Loan Limits • Complete Enrollment Reporting http://www.ifap.ed.gov/nsldsmaterials - NSLDSEnrollmentReportingGuide011113.html (2013 version) • Resolve ISIR C Code • New for 13-14 - Pell Unusual Enrollment History (UEH) GEN 13-09 – provides Pell UEH Guidance and a link the ISIR Guide, and Comment Codes & Text
FSA System - NSDLS Link to NSLDS for Financial Aid Professional Website https://www.nsldsfap.ed.gov/nslds_FAP/default.jsp Session 13 – NSLDS Hands-on Day 1, 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m., Banyan A-D Day 1, 3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m., Banyan A-D Day 2, 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., Banyan A-D Day 2, 1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m., Banyan A-D Day 3, 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., Banyan A-D Day 3, 1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m., Banyan A-D Day 4, 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., Banyan A-D
FSA System – R2T4 Return of Title IV Funds on the Web helps you calculate and manage the treatment of funds when a student withdraws and received Direct Loan Funds.
FSA System – R2T4 Instead of using the paper worksheets you can use the R2T4 website available through FAA Access to CPS Online. http://www.faaaccess.ed.gov/ FAFSA on the Web Demo Site http://fafsademo.test.ed.gov/ User ID- eddemo Password- fafsatest For demo site may need to re-enter user ID and password several times to progress to the next screen
FSA System – R2T4 Return of Title IV Funds through FAA Access to CPS Online
FSA System – R2T4 For Demo Database use FAA Login Information TG99999 and Federal School Code 001002
FSA System – R2T4 • http://fsatraining.info/ • To view Demo Video on R2T4 through FAA Access to CPS Online
Additional Resources IFAP- Foreign School FSA Assessments http://ifap.ed.gov/ForeignSchoolInfo/ForeignSchoolInfo.html
Contact Information • E-mail: FSA.Foreign.Schools.Team@ed.gov • Phone: 202-377-3168 • Fax: 202-275-3486