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Subject: 2017-2018 Summary of Changes to the Application System (SCAPS) Guide

Posted Date:August 23, 2016

Subject: 2017-2018 Summary of Changes to the Application System (SCAPS) Guide

We are pleased to announce the posting of the 2017-2018 Summary of Changes for the Application Processing System guide. This guide provides information about changes and enhancements made to the application processing system for 2017-2018, including the following topics:

  • Major changes to the 2017-2018 application processing system
  • Application processing system schedule for 2017-2018
  • 2017-2018 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), including information about ordering and distribution of FAFSA on the Web Worksheets
  • 2017-2018 FAFSA on the Web
  • 2017-2018 FAA Access to CPS Online
  • 2017-2018 Central Processing System (CPS), including database matches, edits, need analysis, communications sent to students, and other notable changes

If you have questions, contact CPS/SAIG Technical Support at 800/330-5947 (TDD/TTY 800/511-5806) or by e-mail at CPSSAIG@ed.gov.