Application Processing Information


Information for Financial Aid Professionals (IFAP)

Application Processing refers to the process through which the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is evaluated and results are returned to students and institutions. The Central Processing System (CPS) is the processing system for FAFSA data.

Operational communications and guidance, technical documents, and related information specific to Application Processing are categorized under the four basic areas - Application Processing Electronic Announcements, EDESuite, FAFSA and SAR Materials, and CPS Quarterly Statistics. To access each area, click on the applicable box below. In addition, related resource information is provided on the right side of this page.

Application Processing Electronic Announcements Click on this box to access Electronic Announcements about Application Processing.
EDESuite (EDExpress, DL Tools, SSCR) Click on this box to access technical information and operational guidance for EDESuite software products.
FAFSA and SAR Materials Click on this box to access information about FAFSA and SAR.
CPS Quarterly Statistics Click on this box to access information about reports that provide a count of FAFSAs received by each school and state.

Contact Information

Application Processing Links

Technical References and Guides

Technical References and Guides

Technical references and guides specific to Application Processing

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Federal School Codes

Federal School Codes

Worksheets

Worksheets
 
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