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Appendix B--Data Base Matches and Match Flags

AwardYear: 1998-1999
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SectionTitle: Appendix B--Data Base Matches and Match Flags
PageNumbers: B-1 Through B-19


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APPENDIX B DATA BASE MATCHES AND MATCH FLAGS

As we did in 1997-98, we are providing an expanded chart to show match flags for all the
matches, the reasons associated with these match results, the number and text of the
SAR/ISIR comment that is triggered, and information on what action the institution
needs to take when resolution of a match problem is required.

For the NSLDS match, we have also shown the relationship between the NSLDS Match
Flag and the NSLDS Results Flag. For further information on the NSLDS Financial
Aid History Information Summary that appears on the SAR and ISIR, and details
about the changes made to this information for 1998-99, please see Appendix C.


How to Use the Chart

The information is provided for you to use as a quick reference. Chapter 2 of the Student
Financial Assistance Handbook contains more detailed information about student eligibility
and the action needed to resolve discrepancies found in the data matches.

A flag of "C" is an indicator that institutional resolution is required. The "C" flag will be
printed on the SAR next to the EFC if any of the conditions described in the chart are met.

NOTE: Some of these conditions (as indicated) will generate a rejected record. An
EFC does not print on rejected records. Therefore, although resolution is required, a
"C" code will not be printed on the SAR.

* = that a match flag value is not generated for cases that were not/could not be sent to the
matching agency.


[[The charts in Appendix B on Pages B-1 through B-19 are available for viewing in the attached "pdf" file above or by referring to your paper documents for additional information.]]