COD System

The Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) System is the system through which Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant, Federal Pell Grant (Pell Grant),Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant, and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) awards are processed. The COD System is also used by schools to complete Campus-Based processes.

Operational communications and guidance, technical documents, and related information specific to the COD System are provided on this page.

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Last Modified: 12/31/2024 • Published: 03/28/2021