July 2000

Re: FISAP for Windows Version 3.1

FISAP for Windows Version 3.1 is now available.

Do You Need to Install This Software

If you have already installed FISAP for Windows Version 3.0 successfully, you do not need to
install Version 3.1.
Version 3.1 does not differ from Version 3.0 in its FISAP functionality; no features, options, or
functionality change. Version 3.1 does resolve an installation error encountered by some schools
when they attempted to install the software on PCs which do not have another Department of
Education software, such as EDExpress Version 6.2, loaded.

What This Letter Contains

This letter covers general changes to FISAP for Windows and enhancements to some of the
components of the software: Login, Entry, Edits, Import, Export, Help, Print, and Message Classes.
These enhancements make managing your school data easier and provide you with more options
and greater flexibility.
This letter includes the following information:
• A list of FISAP enhancements,
• The FISAP Processing Overview and Checklist,
• Instructions for downloading FISAP for Windows from the Web,
• Instructions for installing FISAP for Windows on your computer, and
• A reminder to back up and optimize your FISAP database.

What the Software Contains

The FISAP for Windows software includes:
• The Fiscal Operations Report for program participation during the Award Year July 1,
1999 through June 30, 2000. Federal regulations state that if you spent funds in 1999-2000
or have a Federal Perkins Loan Fund, you must submit a Fiscal Operations Report.
• The Application to Participate for the Award Year July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, in
the following three campus-based programs:
• Federal Perkins Loan
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
• Federal Work-Study (FWS)
• Reallocation Form

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 Note : If your institution plans to release unexpended Campus-Based Program funds, or
request supplemental Federal Work-Study funds, the Reallocation Form must be
completed and transmitted to the Department of Education by August 25, 2000.

How to Obtain the Software

Beginning with this version, you can download the software and related user documentation via the
Internet at the new SFAdownload Web site, http://www.SFAdownload.ed.gov
You can find the instructions for downloading FISAP for Windows from the Web and installing it
on your computer in this letter. You can also find these instructions in the “Downloading
Software/Paper Documentation” chapter of the 2001-2002 FISAP for Windows Installation Guide.
Note: If you do not have access to the Internet or you do have FTP download rights and
still cannot open the SFAdownload Web site, call TIVWAN Customer Service to request
diskettes.

If You Need Further Information

The EDExpress Customer Service staff of the Central Processing System (CPS) can handle all of
your FISAP for Windows questions regarding:
• Installation issues,
• Software problem resolution,
• Software functionality, and
• Technical assistance.
You can reach them Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. (Central Time), at 800/330-5947. You
can also e-mail inquiries, comments, or suggestions 24 hours a day to [email protected] and a
representative will respond within 24 hours.
If you have access to the Internet and cannot open the SFAdownload Web site, call your technical
support staff to ensure you have full FTP download rights.
If you do not have access to the Internet, or you need assistance connecting to the SFAdownload Web
site or downloading FISAP for Windows, call Title IV WAN Customer Service at 800/615-1189 or e-
mail them at [email protected] to request diskettes.
If you have technical questions about our SFA systems and software, you may want to subscribe to
our e-mail listserv, SFATECH. For more information about SFATECH, including how to
subscribe, look online at the http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/sfatech/listserv.html Web site.

CPS Customer Service

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

How to Download Your FISAP Prior Year Data File ...................................................................... 5

When to Submit the Reallocation Form ......................................................................................... 5

How to Obtain Compliance Certifications...................................................................................... 5

How to Request Underuse of Funds Waiver................................................................................... 5

What Is a Complete FISAP Submission......................................................................................... 6

How to Update/View FISAP Edit/Verification Files....................................................................... 6

How to View Acknowledgement Files in EDconnect ..................................................................... 6

Enhancements to FISAP for Windows........................................................................................... 7

General Changes ..................................................................................................................7
Login...................................................................................................................................7
Set Up.................................................................................................................................7
Entry ...................................................................................................................................7
Edits ....................................................................................................................................7
Import..................................................................................................................................7
Export..................................................................................................................................8
Help ....................................................................................................................................8
Print ....................................................................................................................................8
Message Classes ..................................................................................................................8

Issue Fixed in FISAP Version 3.1.................................................................................................. 9

Downloading FISAP from the Web............................................................................................... 9

To Download the Software as One File .................................................................................... 9
To Download the Software in Separate Installments ................................................................10

Installing FISAP for Windows on Your Hard Drive ......................................................................11

To Install FISAP for Windows from Diskettes........................................................................11
Installing FISAP for Windows from Diskettes to a Stand-alone Computer ..........................11
Installing FISAP for Windows on a Local Area Network...................................................12

Downloading the Paper Documentation from the Web ..................................................................12

FISAP Supports These Printers....................................................................................................13

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Electronic FISAP Process............................................................................................................14
Step One: Installation and Setup.............................................................................................14
Step Two: Transmission Setup...............................................................................................14
Step Three: Importing............................................................................................................15
Step Four: Funding Level Setup .............................................................................................15
Step Five: Reallocation Form Setup........................................................................................15
Step Six: Updating................................................................................................................16
Step Seven: Validation Process..............................................................................................16
Step Eight: Exporting ............................................................................................................17
Step Nine: Signature Page .....................................................................................................17
Step Ten: Certification Forms ................................................................................................17
Step Eleven: Mail..................................................................................................................18
Step Twelve: Corrections.......................................................................................................18

Electronic FISAP Checklist .........................................................................................................19

Continuing Schools ...............................................................................................................19

Setup .................................................................................................................................19
Import Prior Year Data File (FPYD02OP.*).........................................................................19
Reallocation Form..............................................................................................................19
Export the FISAP Form (FREL02IN.*) ...............................................................................19
Update FISAP Data File ......................................................................................................19
Export the FISAP Data File (FCUR02IN.*) .........................................................................20
Print ..................................................................................................................................20
Import FISAP EDIT File (FIDT02OP.*) ..............................................................................20
Export the Edit File (FEDT02in.*) .......................................................................................20

New Schools.........................................................................................................................20
Setup .................................................................................................................................20
Update...............................................................................................................................20
Export the FISAP Data File (FCUR02IN.*) .........................................................................21
Print ..................................................................................................................................21
Import FISAP EDIT File (FIDT02OP.*) ..............................................................................21
Export the Edit File (FEDT02IN.*) .....................................................................................21

Reminders ..................................................................................................................................22
Back Up Your Database Weekly ............................................................................................22
Optimize Your Database by Using Software Utilities ..............................................................22
Prevent Problems by Using the Verify Database Utility ...........................................................22
Run the Repair Database Utility .............................................................................................22
Improve Performance by Using the Compact Database Utility .................................................23

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How to Download Your FISAP Prior Year Data File
The Campus-Based contractor will place the Prior Year Data file (FPYD02OP) in your Title IV
Wide Area Network mailbox by August 1, 2000. Use EDconnect to access your mailbox and
download the prior year data file to your hard drive. Use FISAP for Windows to import the FISAP
prior year data file.
If you need assistance with receiving the FISAP Prior Year Data file, refer to your EDconnect Desk
Reference or call TIVWAN Customer Service at 800/615-1189, Monday – Friday, 7 a.m.– 10 p.m.
(CT). You can also e-mail your questions to [email protected] or fax them to 319/339-6983.
You must send the completed 2001-2002 FISAP data to the campus-based contractor via
EDconnect for Windows by October 1, 2000.

When to Submit the Reallocation Form

You must complete and transmit the Reallocation Form to the Department of Education (ED) by
August 25, 2000 if your institution plans to release unexpended Campus-Based Program funds or
request supplemental Federal Work-Study funds.
Note: You must set up your Funding Levels before you begin to complete your current
year FISAP data. You can set up your Reallocation Form at any time prior to August 25,
2000; after August 25, this option will not be available and will be grayed out. Please refer
to the FISAP for Windows Help text for complete information.

How to Obtain Compliance Certifications

You must print the 2001-2002 Drug-Free Workplace, Anti-Lobbying, and Debarment Certification
forms directly from the FISAP for Windows software. Refer to the FISAP Instruction Booklet and
online Help within the software for specific instructions on how to print these compliance
certification forms and for mailing instructions.

How to Request Underuse of Funds Waiver

If your institution is returning more than 10 percent of its Federal Perkins Loan, FSEOG, or FWS
allocation for the 1999-2000 award year, you will receive a reduction of that program’s 2001-2002
allocation in the same amount of the 1999-2000 funds that were returned.
You may request a waiver of the “Underuse of Funds” penalty by selecting the “Yes” box in Part
II, Section C, Line 6. You must also provide a written explanation of the circumstances that caused
the underuse of your allocation on the FISAP for Windows Additional Information Screen. If you
need to send additional documentation to support your written explanation, please attach that
documentation to your signature page and certification forms.
A review panel will consider each waiver request and ED will send the approval or denial decision
to institutions by November 18, 2000.

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What Is a Complete FISAP Submission
A complete FISAP submission to the campus-based contractor consists of the following items:
• Transmission of a completed electronic FISAP via EDconnect;
• Receipt of the following documents printed from the FISAP for Windows software with
original signatures:
• FISAP signature page, and
• Compliance certifications forms.
• Any additional documentation you are submitting with your “Underuse of Funds” waiver
request (if applicable).
Refer to the FISAP Instruction Booklet on the IFAP Web site for complete mailing instructions.
Your FISAP signature page and compliance certifications must be postmarked no later than
October 1, 2000. Your electronic FISAP data must also be transmitted by October 1, 2000. If you
have any questions concerning the preparation of your FISAP contact an SFA Campus-Based
Operations staff member or e-mail your questions to them at [email protected] A list of the SFA
Campus-Based Operations staff and their phone numbers is available online in the FISAP Help
menu and is also included in the FISAP Desk Reference.

How to Update/View FISAP Edit/Verification Files

The campus-based contractor will place the edit report files (FIDT02OP) in your mailbox within
five working days of receipt of your current FISAP data or edit data files. Using the FISAP for
Windows software to update the FISAP data, you must return the edited FISAP data to the campus-
based contractor via EDconnect by December 15, 2000. All institutions that applied for funds will
receive their tentative awards from the U. S. Department of Education by February 1, 2001 and
final awards by April 1, 2001.

How to View Acknowledgement Files in EDconnect

The campus-based system will return an acknowledgement for every file that it receives from you.
The file will be sent over Student Aid Internet Gateway (SAIG) as a text file and may be viewed
from within the EDconnect software.
You may open the file within EDconnect using either the Activity Log View or the Text File View.
To open the file from the Activity Log, go to File, New and select Activity Log View. Next, find
the entry for the received acknowledgement file (the entry will be in blue). Tab or scroll to the right
until you find the File Name column. Double-click on the name of the acknowledgement file (for
example, C:\IAM\Data\FEDA02OP.DAT). When you double-click on the name, the file will open
within a text window. You may then print the file by selecting File, Print.
To open the file from EDconnect's Text File View, go to File, New and select Text File . This will
open up a blank text editor. Then, go to File, Open, and select the file you wish to open, then click
Open. The file will then appear in the text window. You may print the file by selecting File, Print.

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ENHANCEMENTS TO FISAP FOR WINDOWS
The following product enhancements are included in FISAP for Windows, Version 3.1.

General Changes
• We updated entry screens and reports to be consistent with the 1999-2000 FISAP form.
• We updated year indicators and date ranges for the 2001-2002 award year.

Login
• When you log in to FISAP, you can select your user ID from a drop-down list instead of
typing it in.

Set Up
• We changed the deadline date for transmitting the Reallocation Form to August 25, 2000.

Entry
• We added ‘Page 1 of x’ to each screen page within a tab indicating that there are more
pages on the form to be completed.
• We increased the number of branch campuses that can be entered and saved on the
Identification tab from 50 to 100.
• We increased the character length for e-mail fields from 30 to 50.
• We moved the non-traditional data fields to a separate worksheet, accessed via an ellipsis
button.

Edits
• We deleted the following edits: 3025, 4100, 4600, 8181, 8182, 8183, 8184, 8186, 9187,
9241, 9242, 9243, 9244, and 9246.
• We added the following edits: 3320, 4610, 4620, 5110, 8210, 8220, 8230, 9300, and 9310.

Import
• The Compare report now prints fields in part and field number order instead of random
order.
• We added the ability for import to handle records with multiple header/trailers and detail
records.

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Export
• We added a new export type to request up to 13 data types.
• Tentative worksheet and cover letter 2000-2001
• Tentative worksheet and cover letter 2001-2002 (Not available until February 2001)
• Final worksheet and cover letter 2000-2001
• Final worksheet and cover letter 2001-2002 (not available until April 2001)
• Statement of Account 1995-1996
• Statement of Account 1996-1997
• Statement of Account 1997-1998
• Statement of Account 1998-1999
• Statement of Account 1999-2000
• Statement of Account 2000-2001
• Statement of Account 2001-2002 (not available until April 2001)
• Teacher Cancellations award letter and worksheets 1998-1999
• Teacher Cancellations award letter and worksheets 1999-2000 (not available until
April 2001)
• We included a mark grid that allows users to request some or all 13 data types at the same
time.

Help
• F1 help on the state field provides a link to a list of state codes.
• We added a link to the SFA handbook in online Help.

Print
• We added an option to select and print the Signature Page and Debarment Form in one
step.

Message Classes
• The new message classes for 2000-2001 cycle are:
FTEN01OP - Tentative Award Notification
FFIN01OP - Final Award Notification
FHOL01OP - Hold Status Notification
FAWD01OP - Award Adjustment / ESOA Notification
FTCP01OP - Teacher Cancellation Payment Notification
• The new message classes for the 2001-2002 cycle are:
FCUA02OP - FISAP Receipt Acknowledgement file
FCUR02IN - Current FISAP Data
FEDA02OP - FISAP Edit File Acknowledgement File
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 FEDT02IN - FISAP Edit Data
FIDT02OP - FISAP Edit Report Data
FPYD02OP - FISAP Prior year Data
FREA02OP - Reallocation Acknowledgement File
FREQ02IN - FISAP Report Request
FREL02IN - FISAP Reallocation Data
FYTD02OP - FISAP Replacement YTD Data
FEXT02OP – FISAP External Data

ISSUE FIXED IN FISAP VERSION 3.1

2936 The software installs on PCs that do not have another Department of Education software
program installed without provoking a “componentmovedata” error.

DOWNLOADING FISAP FROM THE WEB

FISAP for Windows, Version 3.1 and its documentation are distributed via the Internet using the
Student Financial Assistance (SFA) Download Web site, http://www.SFAdownload.ed.gov
If you do not have access to the Internet, or you have trouble opening the SFAdownload Web site
to download the FISAP for Windows software, call TIVWAN Customer Service to request
diskettes.
Note: Some organizations restrict their users from downloading from FTP sites. If you
have trouble downloading, try again later. If you are still unable to download, contact your
technical support staff to ensure you have full FTP download rights.
FISAP for Windows, Version 3.1, is available on the SFAdownload Web site in two formats. You
can download the entire software in one file (FISAP03.exe), or in separate installments, which can
then be copied to a network drive or diskettes.

To Download the Software as One File

1. Go to the URL field located at the top of your browser’s screen and type SFAdownload
Web site address: http://www.SFAdownload.ed.gov
2. Follow the instructions provided and click the Continue button. You will be taken to a
“Privacy on Our Web Sites” Web page.
3. Click on any of the links (or scroll down) to read information about Non-personal
Information, Information from E-mails, Information collected from interactive forms, or
Privacy of other records.
4. Click the Continue button to access the Web site containing the software you want to
download. A brief description of the software is provided.
5. Click FISAP 2001-2002 to the left of this description. You will be taken to the
downloading site. Technical support for this site is provided via phone and e-mail.

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 6. Click the Full Download link to download the program that allows you to do the full
installment. A Save As… dialog box will appear.
7. Choose the location on your hard disk to save the file, then press the Save button. The
length of time it takes to download the software depends largely on the speed of your
Internet connection. The installation process automatically creates the program directory:
C:\PROGRAMFILES\EDESUITE\FISAP for Windows v3\.

To Download the Software in Separate Installments

1. Go to the URL field located at the top of your browser’s screen and type the SFAdownload
Web site address: http://www.SFAdownload.ed.gov
2. Follow the instructions provided and click the Continue button. You will be taken to a
“Privacy on Our Web Sites” Web page.
3. Click on any of the links (or scroll down) to read information about Non-personal
Information, Information from E-mails, Information collected from interactive forms, or
Privacy of other records.
4. Click the Continue button to access the Web site containing the software you want to
download. A brief description of the software is provided.
5. Click FISAP 2001-2002 to the left of this description. You will be taken to the
downloading site. Technical support for this site is provided via phone and e-mail.
6. Click Disk 1 to download only disk 1’s data. A Save As… dialog box will appear.
7. Choose the location on your hard drive to save the file. Click Save. The length of time it
takes to download the software depends largely on the speed of your Internet connection.
The installation process automatically creates the program directory:
C:\PROGRAMFILES\EDESUITE\FISAP for Windows v3\.
8. Click Disk 2 to download only disk 2’s data. When the Save As… dialog box appears
again, make sure you are saving Disk 2’s data to the same location as you saved Disk 1’s
data.
9. Click on each of the succeeding disks until all of them have been saved to the same
location on your hard disk.
10. Once the software disk files are downloaded to your hard disk, go to that location and
double-click on Disk 1. Then double-click on the Setup.exe file to open and install the
software.
*Disk 1 and Disk 6 are self-extracting zip files. After downloading, self-extract the
files from each of these disks onto your hard drive, then copy the extracted files
onto floppy disks labeled Disk 1 through 6, respectively.

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INSTALLING FISAP FOR WINDOWS ON YOUR HARD DRIVE
Downloading the software from the SFAdownload Web site does not install it. Once you have
downloaded the software to your network or hard drive, you must install it.
1. Once the software file is downloaded to your hard disk, go to the program directory.
2. Double-click on the file to open and/or install it.
3. FISAP for Windows asks you a series of questions during the installation. These questions
verify the location of the software on your hard drive and each question has a default
answer.
4. If the default answer is correct, click Next to go to the next screen.
5. You can change the default answer, if you wish. If you do, make sure you remember the
directory where the software is located.
6. Continue this process until you reach the last installation screen, which prompts you to
click the Finish button.
7. You must shut down and restart your computer for the installation process to be complete.

To Install FISAP for Windows from Diskettes

The primary method for installing FISAP on your computers is by downloading the software from
the SFAdownload Web site. If that method is unavailable to you, call CPS Customer Service and
request diskettes.

Installing FISAP for Windows from Diskettes to a Stand-alone Computer

1. Turn on your computer and start Microsoft Windows.
2. Close all Windows applications, including screensavers, e-mail notifiers, etc.
3. Insert Diskette #1 in the A: drive.
4. Select Start from the Task bar.
5. Select Run from the Start pop-up menu.
6. Type a:\setup at the Open entry field and click OK. The software is installed to the default
directory C:\PROGRAM FILES\EDESUITE\FISAP for Windows v3, unless you choose
another location.
7. When prompted, insert diskettes in numerical order and click OK.
8. FISAP for Windows asks you a series of questions during the installation. Each question
has a default answer.
• If the default is correct, click Next in response to each question.
• If the default is not correct, select the correct answer and click Next.
9. When the installation program is finished installing the files, it updates your Start menu.
10. You must restart your computer to complete the installation and to begin using FISAP.

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Installing FISAP for Windows on a Local Area Network
When you perform a workstation installation, the program files for FISAP (FISAP03.EXE) installs
to a workstation’s local hard drive; the FISAP database is stored on your network. This method
improves the speed and performance of the software while allowing the database to be available to
more than one PC.
1. Use the Network Server installation option, which installs the FISAP database
(FISAP1.MDB), but not the FISAP program files, on the file server.
2. Enter the Network server location where you want to install FISAP database files. Type the
path or click the Browse button.
3. Follow the prompts provided by the Setup program.
4. Do Full Network Workstation installations on all workstations. Choose the Network
Workstation installation option, then select Full. The Full option installs the executable file
(FISAP1.EXE) in the local hard drive directory.
5. Enter the Network Server location of the database installed during the Network Server
installation (see step 2).
For further information regarding the FISAP installation process, consult the 2001-2002 FISAP
Installation Guide. If you have questions, call CPS Customer Service.

DOWNLOADING THE PAPER DOCUMENTATION FROM THE WEB

You can download the paper documentation from the Internet in both Adobe PDF and Microsoft
Word format. The following types of paper documentation are available to download:
• Installation Guides
• Cover Letters
• Technical References
Each of these documents have the date they were posted, file size, and approximate download time.
However, the length of time it takes to download a paper document depends on the speed of your
Internet connection.
To download paper documentation:
1. Go to the URL field located at the top of your browser’s screen and type the SFAdownload
Web site address: http://www.SFAdownload.ed.gov
2. Follow the instructions provided and click the Continue button. You are taken to a
“Privacy on Our Web Sites” Web page.
3. Click on any of the links (or scroll down) to read information about Non-personal
Information, Information from E-mails, Information collected from interactive forms, or
Privacy of other records.
4. Click the Continue button to access the Web site containing the document(s) you want to
download. A brief description of the documentation’s software is provided.
5. Click FISAP 2001-2002 to the left of this description. You will be taken to the
downloading site. Technical support for this site is provided via phone and e-mail.
6. Click on the type of documentation you want to download.

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 • If you select an Adobe PDF formatted file, click File , Save As from the menu bar,
select a location on your hard disk, and then click the Save button to save the file.
• If you select a Microsoft Word formatted file, a dialog box will appear. Click on Save
it to disk, choose a location to save the file and press the Save button.
7. For either type of file, the Web site is designed to give it a default name; however, you
may choose another name for the file if you want.
8. Once the paper document has been downloaded on your hard disk, go to that location and
double-click on the file to open and/or print it.

FISAP SUPPORTS THESE PRINTERS

For Windows 95 and Windows NT users, go to Start, Settings, Printers and highlight the printer
you wish to use, and click once using the right mouse button. A pop up menu will appear with a
‘Rename’ option. Select Rename and change the printer name to add the HP3, HP4, or HP5 to the
printer name depending on the printer model you will use for FISAP printing. For Windows NT
users, if the Rename option does not appear, this is an NT networked printer and the network
printer queue name must be changed. See your network system administrator to have the printer
queue name changed.
We tested the following printers that are Windows NT 4.0, Windows 95, and Windows 98
compatible:
• HP LaserJet 4 • HP LaserJet 4 si • HP LaserJet 5 si MX
• HP LaserJet 4000N • HP LaserJet 5M • HP LaserJet 6 MP
• HP LaserJet 4M • HP LaserJet 5 si • HP LaserJet 8000N
• HP LaserJet 4M Plus • HP Laser Jet III si

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ELECTRONIC FISAP PROCESS

The following is a simplified overview of the steps required to complete the electronic FISAP
using EDconnect for transmission over the Title IV WAN. Detailed information about the data that
is to go into each field can be found in the FISAP Instruction Booklet and by accessing the
software’s online Help.
Note: New schools will not have prior year data.

Step One: Installation and Setup

To install FISAP for Windows, follow the downloading and installation instructions beginning on
page 13 of this letter. You can also find these instructions in the “Downloading Software/Paper
Documentation” chapter of the 2001-2002 FISAP for Windows Installation Guide.
The software is installed in the FISAP for Windows V3 folder. Next, add and modify user
information for those who will access FISAP. Users of the software must have a security access
level of all functions except utilities and security, or higher. To modify users, you must know their
passwords.
Install the software (see Installation Guide for more instructions).
1. Select Tools, Setup, Security.
2. Select Add or Modify.
3. Enter User ID, Password, and Access level.
4. Select Save.
5. Select File, Close (or click the Close icon).

Step Two: Transmission Setup

Users may choose to have the FISAP automatically prepare the export files for transmission. To set
for automatic creation of export files:
1. Select Tools, Setup, Security Users .
2. Click the Export to EDconnect checkbox.
3. Click OK.

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Step Three: Importing
New schools will not have prior year data to import and will need to select File, New from the
main menu and enter their data in Parts I & II.
Continuing schools initiate school files by importing the Prior Year Data electronic FISAP file.
1. Select File, Import (or click the Import icon).
2. Select Prior Year Data from the Import type list.
3. Verify that the correct message class (FPYD02OP.*) appears in the Import From: dialog
box.
4. Choose the output destination by selecting Printer, File, or Screen.
Note : New schools skip steps four and five.

Step Four: Funding Level Setup

Continuing schools will have the Funding Levels set by importing the Prior Year data file (see Step
Three). New schools will enter their funding level requests on the Application Tab.
1. Select Tools, Setup from the menu bar.
2. Click Funding Levels .
3. Click your School's ID if more than one school is defined on your database.
4. Click OK.
5. View funding levels and, if incorrect, use the revised column to change the information.
6. Click Update.
7. Click OK.
8. If more than one institution is defined, click on Schools and repeat steps 4 through 7 until
complete.
9. Click Close.

Step Five: Reallocation Form Setup

Continuing schools will need to complete Section A of this form if they have unexpended 1999-
2000 FSEOG, FWS, and/or Perkins Loan funds. If a continuing school wishes to request
supplemental FWS funds for the 2000-2001 award year, they must complete Section B.
1. Select Tools, Setup from the menu bar.
2. Click Reallocation Form.
3. Click your School’s ID if more than one school is defined in your database.
4. Click OK.
5. Enter the unexpended fund amounts in Section A, or the supplemental FWS funds
request in Section B.

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 6. Click Update.
7. Click OK.
8. If you have more than one institution on your database, click on Schools and repeat steps 4
through 7 until complete.
9. Click Close.

Step Six: Updating

Once the first file has been imported, you can enter your FISAP data. The steps for updating data in
the FISAP file will be the same each time an edit file is imported. The software allows the
submission of the electronic FISAP as many times as needed.
FISAP allows a user to prepare multiple FISAPs (for multiple campuses). If multiple school files
are set up, the software will prompt for which file is needed when functions, such as Open, Print,
Export, etc., are selected.
1. Select File, Open (or click the Open File icon).
2. Choose the desired school (only if multiple school files are set up).
3. Select the section of the FISAP to be completed by clicking on the appropriate Tab at the
bottom of the screen, such as Application.
4. Enter data or data changes on each page. To switch between pages click the large, bolded
number icons at the top of the screen.
5. Upon completion of each section, select File, Save (or click the Save icon) then click OK
and respond to edits (if applicable) by changing data or providing answers.
6. Click OK.

Step Seven: Validation Process

Before exporting the file, run the validation process.
1. Select File and click Close.
2. Select Process from the menu bar.
3. Click on Validate.
The Validation process allows you to run the edits against your current FISAP data. This process
can be run at any time, with the record closed, by selecting Validate from the Process menu. If you
have more than one school on your database, select the school you want to validate and then click
OK. This process is also run automatically before an export file is created.

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Step Eight: Exporting
You export and transmit FISAP data, Edits, Reallocation data, and FISAP Report Request via
EDconnect.
1. Select File, Export (or click the Export icon).
2. Select the export type.
3. Verify that the correct file name appears in the Export To: field.
4. Select OK.
5. Click to agree with the terms indicated in the agreement dialog box.
6. Select the School to export.
7. Click OK.
8. If export edits that require correcting appear, you must open the FISAP record and make
the corrections before the export process can continue. Repeat this step again until you
have resolved the corrections.
9. Open EDconnect and transmit the data.

Step Nine: Signature Page

You must print the signature page for the current FISAP data.
1. Select File, Close (or click the Close icon).
2. Select File, Print (or click the Printer Icon).
3. Select FISAP Form and check Identification or click on your down arrow beside
Reports and select Signature Page.
4. Select Printer as the output destination.
5. Click OK.

Step Ten: Certification Forms

Along with the original copy of the FISAP signature page, you must print your combined Drug-
Free Workplace, Anti-Lobbying, and Debarment certification for the 2001-2002 award year.
1. Select File, Close (or click the Close icon).
2. Select File, Print (or click the Printer Icon).
3. Select a form, e.g. Debarment Form.
4. Select Printer as the output destination.
5. Click OK.
Note: You can now print Steps 9 and 10 in one step.

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Step Eleven: Mail
You must mail completed signature page and certification forms with all required original
signatures to:
UAL
8300 Colesville Road
Suite 500
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3289

Step Twelve: Corrections

You must resolve all edits that are returned to you and retransmit them.
1. Import FISAP edit file (FIDT02OP.*).
2. Make necessary corrections on each tab.
3. Save the file.
4. Run Process, Validate to make sure all edits are resolved (if applicable).
5. Export the file and transmit.
You are not required to re-send the signature page and certification forms with the edit file.

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ELECTRONIC FISAP CHECKLIST

Continuing Schools

Setup
• Security Groups: Define specific security groups and task levels under Tools, Setup,
Security Groups .
• Security Users: Add user IDs within the Security Groups for those who will need access to
the FISAP data under Tools, Setup, Security Users . Click the Export to EDconnect
checkbox to have files automatically sent to EDconnect for transmission.

Import Prior Year Data File (FPYD02OP.*)

• Import your electronic FISAP file.
• Review your funding levels under Tools, Setup, Funding Levels and adjust if necessary.
• Reallocation Form: Complete Section A and/or B as appropriate for your institution under
Tools, Setup, Reallocation Form.

Reallocation Form
• Print out the FISAP form, if you wish, to review and distribute (if more than one office is
working on the FISAP).
• Complete Section A if you had unexpended 1999-2000 FSEOG, FWS, or Federal Perkins
Loan funds.
• Complete Section B if you wish to request supplemental FWS funds for the 2000-2001
award year.

Export the FISAP Form (FREL02IN.*)

• Select File, Export from the main menu.
• Select Reallocation data as the export type.
• Transmit your FISAP data via EDconnect.

Update FISAP Data File

• Choose File, Open and select your school.
• Enter the required information on each tab applicable to your school.
• Resolve or explain any edits met in the dialog box.
• Click File, Save (or click the Save icon).
• Print the form for your records.

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Export the FISAP Data File (FCUR02IN.*)
• Make sure all necessary information has been entered.
• Select File, Export from the main menu.
• Select Current Year data as the export type.
• Transmit your FISAP data via EDconnect.

Print
• Print, sign and mail your signature page and certification forms to the correct address.

Import FISAP EDIT File (FIDT02OP.*)

• Select File, Import from the main menu.
• Select Edit Report Files as the import type.
• Resolve all edits returned to you (if applicable) and retransmit. Follow this procedure for
each stage of edits

Export the Edit File (FEDT02in.*)

• Make sure all necessary information has been entered.
• Select File, Export from the main menu.
• Select Edit data as the export type.
• Transmit your FISAP data via EDconnect. You are not required to re-send the signature
page and certification forms with the edit file.

New Schools

Setup
• Security Groups: Define specific security groups and task levels under Tools, Setup,
Security Groups .
• Security Users: Add user IDs within the Security Groups for those who will need access to
the FISAP data under Tools, Setup, Security Users . Click the Export to EDconnect
checkbox to have files automatically sent to EDconnect for transmission when exporting.

Update
• Choose File, New and enter your school’s name and address.
• Click File, Save (or click the save icon).
• Complete Part I - Identification tab and Part II - Application tab, and any additional
information that may be necessary on the additional information tab.
• Print the form for your records.

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Export the FISAP Data File (FCUR02IN.*)
• Make sure all necessary information has been entered.
• Select File, Export from the main menu.
• Transmit your FISAP data via EDconnect.

Print
• Print, sign and mail your signature page and certification forms to the correct address.

Import FISAP EDIT File (FIDT02OP.*)

• Resolve all edits returned to you (if applicable) and retransmit. Follow this procedure for
each stage of edits.

Export the Edit File (FEDT02IN.*)

• Make sure all necessary information has been entered.
• Select File, Export from the main menu.
• Select Edit data as the export type.
• Transmit your FISAP data via EDconnect. You are not required to re-send the signature
page and certification forms with the edit file.

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REMINDERS

Back Up Your Database Weekly

You should back up your FISAP database file, FISAP1.MDB, regularly. We recommend that you
back up your files at least weekly.
FISAP for Windows does not include a backup utility. You must use your own backup software.
You should test your backup software to verify its reliability to successfully restore your backups.

Optimize Your Database by Using Software Utilities

The FISAP for Windows software contains utilities that allow you to optimize your database if you
encounter problems. We recommend that you verify, repair and compact your database once a
week. If both are successful, back up the database (see section above).
Run the database utilities in the following order:
• Verify database
• Repair database
• Compact database
For specific information regarding repair and compact, see the appropriate section below.

Prevent Problems by Using the Verify Database Utility

The verify database function checks for data relationship integrity in your database. If EDExpress
for Windows crashes or abnormally halts processing, a record may be missing one of its associated
records. Verify Database recreates the missing record.
Running this function weekly helps to prevent problems.
Warning: Before using this utility, be sure you have hard drive space available at least
equal to three times the current size of the database.

Run the Repair Database Utility

The Repair Database utility resolves inconsistencies (also called database corruption) in records
storage. Events such as a power outage or a LAN failure can corrupt your database if it occurs
while FISAP for Windows updates your records.
FISAP may not detect database corruption, so if your system behaves unpredictably (for example,
you start getting database error messages), use the Repair Database Utility.
Running this utility weekly helps to prevent database problems.
Warning: Before using this utility, be sure you have space on your hard drive that is at
least three times the current size of the database.

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Improve Performance by Using the Compact Database Utility
The Compact Database utility improves the performance of FISAP for Windows by optimizing the
database (FISAP1.MDB) file and reclaiming space on your computer’s hard drive. As you add,
modify, or delete records in FISAP for Windows, the database file can become fragmented.
Running this utility weekly makes the database files smaller and improves system performance. It
can also significantly reduce the size of your database. This does not mean that records were
removed; only that the database is more compact.
Warning: Before using this utility, be sure you have hard drive space available at least
three times the current size of the database.

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