Table of Contents

Overview ................................................................................................................ 1-1

Preface...................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Important Telephone Numbers................................................................................................................. 1-3
System Options ........................................................................................................................................ 1-4
Items to Consider in Choosing a System Option..................................................................................... 1-6
Sources of Assistance............................................................................................................................... 1-7

PC Software............................................................................................................ 2-1
What is FISAP for Windows?.................................................................................................................. 2-1
Why Would I Use FISAP for Windows?................................................................................................. 2-2
PC Requirements...................................................................................................................................... 2-3
Optional Items to Consider .......................................................................................................... 2-4
Interface with other ED-provided Software Systems on PC........................................................ 2-5
How Do I Import External FISAP Data into FISAP for Windows? ........................................................ 2-6
Requirements................................................................................................................................ 2-6
Steps for Importing External FISAP Data.................................................................................... 2-7
The FISAP Process Using PC Software Products.................................................................................... 2-9
FISAP for Windows Checklist............................................................................................................... 2-19

Implementation Guide............................................................................................ 3-1

Introduction.............................................................................................................................................. 3-1
2002–2003 Modifications at a Glance ..................................................................................................... 3-2
2002-2003 FISAP Message Classes......................................................................................................... 3-3
File Creation Requirements – FISAP Data Processing Flow Requirements ........................................... 3-4
Export Message Classes............................................................................................................... 3-5
Import Message Classes............................................................................................................... 3-6
Reallocation/Supplemental FWS Record Processing Flow/Requirements.............................................. 3-9
Report Request File Processing Flow/Requirements............................................................................. 3-11
Batch Edit/Reject Codes......................................................................................................................... 3-13

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Record Layouts ...................................................................................................... 4-1
Overview .................................................................................................................................................. 4-1
FISAP Header and Trailer Record Layouts Description.......................................................................... 4-2
FISAP Header Record Layout.................................................................................................................. 4-3
FISAP Trailer Record Layout .................................................................................................................. 4-6
Current/Edit FISAP Data ......................................................................................................................... 4-7
Branch Campus Record Type .............................................................................................................. 4-101
Additional Information Record Type................................................................................................... 4-103
Prior Year Data Record Type............................................................................................................... 4-104
Edit Error Codes and Suppressions Record Type ................................................................................ 4-116
Reallocation/Supplemental FWS Export ............................................................................................. 4-117
FISAP Report Request Record Layout ................................................................................................ 4-118
FISAP State/Country/Jurisdiction Codes............................................................................................. 4-132

Process Edits........................................................................................................... 5-1

Description............................................................................................................................................... 5-1
The Validate Option..................................................................................................................... 5-1
Automatic Validation................................................................................................................... 5-2
Screen Edits.................................................................................................................................. 5-2
Field Edits .................................................................................................................................... 5-3
Rounding...................................................................................................................................... 5-3
Error Edit Messages Table ........................................................................................................... 5-3
Error Edit Messages................................................................................................................................. 5-4
Sample Verification Edit Report............................................................................................................ 5-57

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