DCLPublicationDate: 10/1/95 DCLID: P-95-6 AwardYear: 1995-1996 Summary: This letter provides additional information on the Federal Pell Grant Eligibility Flag to institutions participating in the 1995-96 Institution Applicant Data Service. It amends 1995-96 Action Letter #7 (GEN-95-2). Action Letter #13 October 1995 P-95-6 SUMMARY: This letter provides additional information on the Federal Pell Grant Eligibility Flag to institutions participating in the 1995-96 Institution Applicant Data Service. It amends 1995-96 Action Letter #7 (GEN-95-2). Dear Colleague: In the 1995-96 Tape/Cartridge file layout, the Federal Pell Grant Eligibility flag appears in position 540 (field number 130 on page C-14). The flag also appears in position 540 in the Full ESAR record for both 1995-96 and 1994-95. However, the print specifications omitted the Pell Grant Eligibility Flag and therefore it did not appear on the hardcopy format for tape and cartridge. This letter includes an errata page with amended print specifications for you to include in the FAA INFORMATION area of the Tape/Cartridge Data Print specifications. We also provide an example of the recommended printed student record showing the flag. A "Y" in the Federal Pell Grant Eligibility flag indicates an applicant's eligibility for a Federal Pell Grant based on the data for that specific application transaction number. The Federal Pell Grant program receives each applicant record with a "Y" in the Federal Pell Grant Eligibility flag. A blank in the Federal Pell Grant Eligibility flag indicates that the applicant's EFC exceeds 2140 (2100 for 1994-95), has reported a BA degree, or that (s)he is a graduate or professional student. Such students are NOT eligible for a Federal Pell Grant and you should not report them to the program. We apologize for not providing this information sooner and regret any inconvenience we may have caused you. Sincerely, Leo Kornfeld Senior Adviser to the Secretary Enclosures (2)* |