Defining Student Campus & Program Data Fields Campus-level data includes the student’s overall enrollment status at the school and current postal address. Program-level data includes the student’s program identifiers and required fields, like enrollment status, for the student’s program(s) of study. Campus Status Start Date (SSD): The date the student’s […]
EDI Rejects
About the EDI Format Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is a standardized format designed to enable efficient data transmission using a predictable structure. Many student information systems (SIS) leverage this format, and schools commonly use it to transmit enrollment reporting and other file types. The EDI format is syntax-driven rather than […]
Compliance Reminder: Accurate and Timely Reporting of Graduated (G) Enrollment Statuses
When reporting enrollment to the National Student Clearinghouse, it’s critical that you ensure your submissions reflect accurate, complete enrollment data consistent with Federal Student Aid (FSA) guidance. This includes reporting both enrollment status increases and decreases correctly. Failure to report graduated (G) enrollment statuses accurately and in a timely manner is a common contributor to federal audit findings and borrower record discrepancies.
New NSLDS Enrollment Reporting Guide Published
FSA announced the release of the February 2026 version of the NSLDS Enrollment Reporting Guide and NSLDS Appendices.
Updating Student Identifiers and NSLDS Error Code 11
For federal financial aid enrollment reporting compliance, the student identifiers are: current first name, current middle name, current last name, date of birth (DOB), and Social Security number (SSN). The identifiers for students benefitting from federal aid should be consistent with the financial aid paperwork (FAFSA and ISIR), school student […]
FVT/GE Final Reporting Year 2026 and Program Accountability Changes for 2027
Institutions should expect significant changes to federal accountability standards stemming from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s (OBBB) “do no harm,” passed in July 2025, as the Department of Education (ED) transitions to a new unified framework beginning in 2027.
Enhancement! NSLDS Roster Process Student Identifier Validation and NSLDS Error Code 11
In early 2026, the Clearinghouse will deploy an enhancement to help ensure student name and date of birth (DOB) are current and consistent with the identifiers in the NSLDS student profile.
The FVT/GE Reporting Deadlines Are Almost Here ─ Are You Ready?
FVT/GE deadlines are coming up — make sure to submit all required reporting by September 30 (2024 Reporting Cycle) and October 1 (2025 Reporting Cycle), and check out our resources to help you navigate the reporting process smoothly.
File Submissions vs. Individual Student Updates: Strategies to Expedite Processing
A look at when you should submit student record changes via scheduled enrollment files submissions versus individual online updates.
WATCH: “Financial Value Transparency & Gainful Employment – Round 1 Complete – What’s Next?”
Learn the Clearinghouse’s lessons learned from the first round of FVT/GE reporting and how we are going to apply those lessons to future reporting cycles and enhancements to our FVT/GE platform.