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Subject: 2019-2020 Summary of Changes for the Application Processing System Guide

Posted Date:September 17, 2018

Subject: 2019-2020 Summary of Changes for the Application Processing System Guide

We are pleased to announce the posting of the 2019-2020 Summary of Changes for the Application Processing System guide. This guide provides information about changes and enhancements made to the application processing system for 2019–20, including the following topics:

  • Major changes to the 2019–20 application processing system
  • Application processing system schedule for 2019–20
  • 2019–20 The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form, including information about ordering and distribution of FAFSA on the Web Worksheets
  • 2019–20 fafsa.gov
  • 2019–20 FAA Access to CPS Online
  • 2019–20 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 1-800-330-5947 (TDD/TTY 1-800-511-5806) or by e-mail at CPSSAIG@ed.gov.