UHEAA Bulletin Vol. 99 Issue 38

July 21, 1999
Volume 99 - Issue 38

Changes to FAFSA Renewal Process for 2000-2001

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) recently issued a Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) GEN-99-18 announcing changes to the 2000-2001 Renewal Application process. As in previous years, institutions may request that the Central Processing System (CPS) mail Renewal FAFSA's for designated groups of students directly to institutions. For 2000-2001, schools will also have the option to:

Choose whether to receive an electronic Renewal Application Data (RAD) file in addition to the printed forms. Previously, RAD files were automatically sent by the CPS along with the bulk mail Renewal FAFSAs. The electronic RAD file includes a PIN indicator that can be used to determine whether a student received a 2000-2001 paper Renewal FAFSA or a PIN. The PIN, Personal Identification Number, is formally known as the Electronic Access Code or EAC.
Request that PINs be mailed to students instead of paper Renewal FAFSAs. Sending students PINS in place of paper Renewal FAFSAs will encourage students to use Renewal FAFSA on the web.

Institutions may begin submitting requests for 2000-2001 Renewal Application data on October 4, 1999. All requests must be received no later than October 29, 1999. The DCL provides additional information in a question and answer format. A schedule of important dates for the processing period is also included. A second DCL containing more extensive information on how to submit your 2000-2001 Renewal Application request is scheduled to be released in August 1999.

Questions regarding this DCL may be directed to the Central Processing System Customer Service Division at (800) 330-5947, or by e-mail at CPS@NCS.COM. A copy of the DCL can be found on ED's web site at http://ifap.ed.gov. If you are unable to access this web site and would like a copy of the DCL, please contact Lynda Reid at (801) 321-7211. Any questions regarding this bulletin can be directed to the UHEAA Policy and Training Department at (801) 321-7166, or by e-mail at cjudd@utahsbr.edu.