We are recruiting schools and servicers to participate in the beta test of EDExpress for Windows 2024–2025, Release 1.0. Beta testing is scheduled to run from Oct. 23 through Nov. 3, 2023.
As stated in the Aug. 16, 2023, Electronic Announcement, we will release a newly modernized user interface (UI) for the EDExpress software for the 2024–25 cycle, beginning with Release 1.0. We are excited to unveil a new look and feel for the software as well as functionality enhancements designed to improve the user experience. In addition, updates are being made to support changes required by the FAFSA Simplification Act and Future Act.
If you are selected to participate, you will:
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Download a pre-production version of the EDExpress software and test documentation,
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Replicate typical usage of the software in a mock-production environment,
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Report any problems encountered, and
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Submit a summary report detailing test findings and software suggestions for our analysis.
Those interested in being considered as a beta test participant for Release 1.0 should send an email to EDEBetaTest@cpssaig.ed.gov with the subject line “Attention: EDExpress 2024–2025 Release 1.0 Beta Testing” and provide the following information:
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Primary and secondary testing contact names, telephone numbers, and email addresses.
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School or servicer name, TG number, and approximate student population at your school.
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Are you a current EDExpress user? If so, how many years have you used EDExpress and do you currently use it to process Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR) data and/or package students?
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Do you use EDExpress in combination with a mainframe system or 3rd party software to process student aid data?
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Windows operating system version(s) for PC workstations accessing EDExpress and environment (network/standalone).
We will select participants from a wide variety of processing environments to ensure a diverse and thorough testing of the software is performed.
We will contact all Release 1.0 beta test volunteers by Oct. 16, 2023. If your school or servicer is selected for participation, further information will be provided by email at that time.
We appreciate your interest in EDExpress 2024–25, Release 1.0 and look forward to hearing from you.