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2004-2005 FSA Handbook

Application & Verification Guide

Master File : 04-05 [To be posted in Spring of 2004] Each chapter of this volume will also be presented as a separate PDF File (below), along with links to new announcements and Dear Colleague Letters, and to related publications and Web sites.	Related Systems FAFSA and ISIR records can be viewed and updated by aid administrators on the FAA Access to CPS Web site. Records can also be prepared and submitted to the processing system through EDExpress (Apps Module) or similar 3rd party software. Use the NSLDS for FAAs Web site to check the student's Financial Aid History.
CHAPTERS	NEW & RELATED
Chapter 1 - The Application Process
PDF Size 51KB, 6 pages Topics: Types of applications, processing the FAFSA, output documents (SAR & ISIR), deadlines.	Guide to 03-04 ISIRS 03-04 SAR/ISIR Mockups
Chapter 2 - Filling out the FAFSA
PDF Size 139KB, 28 pages Topics: Answering the questions in Steps 1-6 and signature requirements.	03-04 FAFSA on the Web Pre-Application Worksheet 03-04 FAFSA (released Oct 17, 2003)
Chapter 3 - Expected Family Contribution
PDF Size 200KB, 46 pages Topics: Calculation steps to produce the EFC.	03-04 EFC Formula Book
Chapter 4- Verification
PDF Size 187KB, pages 20 Topics: Required policies, Applications to be verified, Required verification items, completing the process.	03-04 Verification Worksheets
Chapter 5 - Corrections, Updates, and Adjustments
PDF Size 53KB, 8 pages Topics:Correcting errors, when and what to update, how to submit corrections and updates, professional judgment, conflicting information, referral of fraud cases.	Dependency Overrides (DCL GEN-03-07 May 2003)

Revised 1-12-2004