Session #14.ppt

Session #14 Resolving Database Match Results (SAR-C codes) and CPS Rejects Ginger Klock Teri Hunt Ida Mondragón Session Objectives Learn how the CPS generates “C” codes and selects records for rejects Understand what the SAR ”C” codes and rejects are telling you Learn how you can help the student correct the data, eliminate the reject or “C” code and how and when you can or cannot disburse aid based on remaining “C” codes Agenda CPS Processing Edits EFC Calculation Verification Selection Data Matches CPS Matches Social Security Administration Veterans Affairs Department of Homeland Security NSLDS Selective Service Rejects CPS Processing The CPS Receives data Processes data Calculates EFC Disseminates data to students, schools and other agencies Options for submitting FAFSA data Web Applications and Corrections (English Spanish) Paper Applications and Corrections (English Spanish) Schools and Third Party Servicers Applications and Corrections using FAA Access on the Web or EDconnect and SAIG Initial Receipt and Editing Ensures data and files are valid according to the specifications Checks for field length and valid values Pulls forward and converts previous cycle data for Renewal Applications Processing Edits Substantive edits on application data to determine if EFC can be calculated Edit for basic eligibility requirements (name, date of birth, citizenship, drug offense conviction, dependency status) Edit for validity and consistency of financial data Assumption Edits Assume a logical response for missing or incorrect data based on comparison with other responses provided by the applicant Assumed values are used in calculating the EFC Data is identified as assumed for both the student and the FAA Some assumptions can be overridden by the student or an FAA Reject Edits Missing or significant conflict in key information, and a logical assumption cannot be made An EFC is not calculated Fields are highlighted and SAR