Example of a Header Record: RTCD1|123456|00|20140924|ExampleFile
| Field Name | Required Field | Length | Type | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record Type | Required | 5 | Alphanumeric | Value for the field is RTCD1 |
| OPEID or Organization ID | Required | 6 | Alphanumeric |
|
| OPEID Branch Code | Required | 02 | Numeric | Must be 00 |
| File Certified Date | Required | 8 | Numeric | Date the file was certified by the host institution (YYYYMMDD) |
| Client File ID | Required | 50 | String | Name of the file coming from the host (maximum allowed length is <= 50 characters) |
