| PublicationDate: 3/10/97 Summary: NSLDS SSCR Implementation Update Author: OPE - Office of the Assistant Secretary for OPE March 10, 1997 TO: Schools Participating in Title IV Aid Programs FROM: U. S. Department of Education SUBJECT: NSLDS SSCR Implementation Update This message is to respond to commonly asked questions concerning the NSLDS SSCR electronic file. Schools that received their March rosters have 30 days to complete and return the file. When you return the file, please ensure the following: . Return all students on the file. . Verify and complete addresses for all students. This roster contains all currently enrolled students, students who have withdrawn within the last 180 days (less if the loan holder has already changed the student's loan status), and students with Z enrollment codes if that code is supplied by the loan holder. Some schools have student records that do not meet the above criteria. This may occur for several reasons, including: 1. The practice roster was submitted but could not be processed by NSLDS due to unrecognizable file formats. Consequently, it will appear that no previously submitted changes were made. 2. The school used improper codes when reporting previously enrolled students. 3. There is conflicting enrollment data between the school and the loan holder. During the initial start-up phase, the loan holders that received enrollment information may not have been able to apply the school's enrollment data in a timely enough manner to avoid these conflicts. We expect that this situation will quickly be resolved now that the SSCR process is in full production. A small number (est. at less than 5% overall) of newly made Direct Loans are not on the rosters. Schools may have students who are not on the roster but who have experienced a change in status. Schools should add these students to the roster. ED is identifying corrective actions in this area and will share these with you soon. Once a new SSCR file has been generated, NSLDS cannot process submissions relating to previously generated SSCR rosters. Consequently, if you did not complete the practice file or the error file, and you have a March SSCR, you should submit only responses to the March SSCR. Files pertaining to the practice SSCR will be rejected. If you are using a servicer, you may want to confirm SSCR participation. This is particularly important, as it is the school's responsibility to ensure SSCR compliance. If you are using EDExpress, please remember to clear your database prior to importing the new roster. If you have questions about using EDExpress, please contact EDExpress Customer Service at (800)330-5947. |