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Data Files

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Data files are how you submit your institution’s data to the PDP. Learn how to create and format data files, submit data, and update previously submitted data.

  • Creating & Formatting Data Files 11 Articles
    • Creating a Data File
  • Submitting Data 11 Articles
    • When to Submit Data Files
    • Submitting Data Files through FTP
    • Reviewing Submissions
    • Reviewing Validation Errors
    • Certifying Submissions
    • Rejecting Submissions
    • Reviewing Data Quality Errors
    • Overriding Data Quality Errors
    • Recertifying Submissions
    • Submitting Data Files through API
  • Updating Data 6 Articles

Help Topics

  • Managing Your Account
    • Student Insights Dashboard
  • Data Files
    • Creating & Formatting Data Files
    • Submitting Data
    • Updating Data
  • How the PDP Helps You
  • Working with Dashboards
    • General Dashboard Information
    • Dashboard Details
  • Using the Analysis-Ready Files
  • Resources

Useful Links

  • - PDP Website
  • - PDP Service Updates
  • - PDP Tutorials
  • - Get Help

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