2020-2021 Summary of Changes for the Application Processing System Guide

We are pleased to announce the posting of the 2020-2021 Summary of Changes for the Application Processing System guide. This guide provides information about changes and enhancements made to the application processing system for 2020–21, including the following topics:

• Major changes to the 2020–21 application processing system
• Application processing system schedule for 2020–21
• 2020–21 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA^®) form, including information about ordering and distribution of FAFSA on the Web Worksheets
• 2020–21 fafsa.gov
• 2020–21 FAA Access to CPS Online
• 2020–21 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 or by e-mail at CPSSAIG@ed.gov.