Appendix B 2001 - 2002 Data Base Matches and Match Flags: How To Use The Chart

Χ2001 – 2002 DATA BASE MATCHES AND MATCH FLAGS
APPENDIX BΧ
As we did in 2000-2001, we are providing an A flag of "C" is an indicator that institutional

expanded chart to show match flags for all the resolution is required. The "C" flag will be
matches, the reasons associated with these printed on the SAR next to the EFC if any of
match results, the number and text of the the conditions described in the chart are met.
SAR/ISIR comment that is triggered, and
information on what action the institution NOTE: Some of these conditions (as
needs to take when resolution of a match indicated) will generate a rejected record.
problem is required. Comments associated with a reject do not
generate a SAR "C" code. However, a SAR
For the NSLDS match, we have also shown "C" code could possibly be generated by
the relationship between the NSLDS Match another comment/condition and will be
Flag and the NSLDS Results Flag. printed on rejected SARs. An EFC does not
print on rejected records.
How to Use the Chart
An asterisk (*) in the "Match Flag" column of
The information is provided for you to use as a this chart indicates that a match flag value is
quick reference. The SFA Handbook: Student not generated for cases that were not/could not
Eligibility contains more detailed information be sent to the matching agency.
about student eligibility and the action needed
to resolve discrepancies found in the data
matches.
Selective Service Match
SAR
C code/ Match Reason for
Reject Flag Comment/Results Comment Number/ Text Action Needed
Y Match conducted. 029 No resolution required.

*********************
Applicant=s
Please Note: No comment text will
registration status print on the SAR/ISIR for this
confirmed by comment. The comment code,
Selective Service. however, will be provided in the ISIR
record.
*********************
T Match conducted. 026 If you want to register with No resolution required.

Selective Service, you may answer
Student is within 45 "Yes" to both Items 27 and 28 on this An update is not required during the year.
days of his 18th SAR, complete a Selective Service
birthday. Applicant is registration form at your local post
temporarily exempt office, or register on-line at
because he is not yet www.sss.gov. Selective Service will
18 years old. not process your registration until 30
days before your 18th birthday.
B-1
Selective Service Match (continued)
SAR
C Code/ Match Reason for
C code N Match conducted. 030 The Selective Service reported that Resolution required.
you have not registered with them. If
Applicant not in you are female or were born before In order to meet student eligibility
Selective Service 1960, registration is not required. requirements, student must:
database. Otherwise, if you have not yet
registered, are male, and are 18 through - register with Selective Service,
25 years of age, to receive aid you must
answer "Yes" to both Items 27 and 28 - present appropriate confirmation
on this SAR, complete a Selective (i.e., his Selective Service
Service registration form at your local Registration Acknowledgment
post office, or register on-line at or his letter of registration) that
www.sss.gov. If you believe you have he is already registered, or
already registered or are exempt, please
contact the Selective Service at 847- - qualify for a waiver or
688-6888. exemption
Y Registration 031 We have forwarded your name to No resolution required.

conducted. Selective Service for registration, as you
requested.
Forwarded name to
Selective Service for
registration as
requested on
application or SAR.
T Registration 028 We have forwarded your name to No resolution required.

conducted. Selective Service for registration, as you
requested. They will process your
Forwarded name to registration request 30 days prior to
Selective Service for your 18th birthday.
registration as
requested on
application or SAR.
Registration will be
processed by Selective
Service 30 days prior
to the applicants 18th
birthday.
C code N Registration not 057 Selective Service did not register Resolution required.
completed. you because you did not answer "Yes"
to Item 27. If you want to register, In order to meet student eligibility
Forwarded name to answer "Yes" to BOTH Items 27 and 28 requirements, student must:
Selective Service for on this SAR, complete a Selective
registration as Service registration form at your local - register with Selective Service,
requested on post office, or register on-line at
application or SAR. www.sss.gov - present appropriate confirmation
Selective Service did (i.e., his Selective Service
not complete Registration Acknowledgment
registration process. or his letter of registration) that
he is already registered, or
- qualify for a waiver or

exemption
B-2
Selective Service Registration (continued)
SAR
C code blank* Registration not 033 We could not send your name to Resolution required.
conducted. Selective Service as you requested
because you did not give us enough If student is between the ages of 18 and
Applicant requested information, you are outside the age 26, help student make corrections to his
that ED send name to range for registration, or you did not sign SAR/ISIR and submit corrections for
Selective Service for your form. If you are at least 18 but not processing. If the information needed to
registration, but yet 26, you may register by answering register the student is present, student=s
applicant is either not "Yes" to both Items 27 and 28 on this name will be sent to Selective Service.
within age range or SAR. You must also provide information Review subsequent SAR/ISIR for updated
some information for Items 1, 2, and 9. You may also registration flag.
needed to register register by completing a Selective
him is missing. Service registration form, available at If student is over the age of 26 and has not
your local post office, or by registering yet registered, student must obtain
on-line at www.sss.gov. If you are a documentation from Selective Service
male who has reached age 26, you cannot regarding his registration status.
use the SAR to register. You must Determine if the student is exempt from
contact Selective Service at 847-688- registering or is eligible for a waiver of the
6888 to resolve your registration status registration requirement. If student did
before you can receive federal student not register by the age of 26 and is not
aid. You are exempt from registering if exempt/waived from the registration
born before 1960. requirement, student may not be eligible
for aid.
B-3
INS Match
SAR
Y Match conducted. 143 Your citizenship status has No resolution required.

been confirmed by the
Applicant=s non- Immigration and Naturalization Do not initiate secondary confirmation unless
citizen eligibility Service (INS) and you meet the there is conflicting information about the
confirmed by INS. citizenship requirements for student=s status or if you have reason to believe
federal student aid. the status reported is incorrect.
The SAR/ISIR will serve as the necessary

documentation to prove the student=s eligible
non-citizenship status.
C code N Match conducted. 144 The Immigration and Resolution required.

Naturalization Service (INS) did
INS did not confirm not confirm your statement that Secondary confirmation required.
applicant=s non- you are an eligible non-citizen.
citizen eligibility. You must submit proof of your School should send copies of the documents
non-citizen eligibility to your student provides to the INS with a G-845S so
school. If you fail to submit that INS can determine if the student is an
proof within 30 days, or longer if eligible non-citizen. Once the G-845S is
your school allows, you may not returned by INS, see ΑSecondary
be eligible for federal student aid. Confirmation≅ section in the SFA
Handbook:Student Eligibility.
NOTE: Upcoming automated secondary

confirmation will affect this guidance. We will
update you as the new process is implemented.
Reject 17 blank* Match not conducted. 068 You did not indicate on your Resolution required.
application that you are a U.S. If student failed to indicate citizenship, INS
Applicant did not citizen or an eligible non-citizen. match was not conducted. However, match was
indicate citizenship To be eligible to receive federal still conducted with SSA to determine
status. student aid, a student must be -- citizenship. If SSA Citizenship flag indicates
(1) A U.S. citizen (or U.S. that the student is a U.S. Citizen, record will not
National), or be rejected. No resolution is required, but
student should correct Item 13 to reflect that
(2) An eligible non-citizen, such student is U.S. Citizen/National.
as a U.S. permanent resident or a
resident of certain Pacific Islands, If SSA does not confirm that student is a U.S.
or as determined by the Citizen, student will receive reject 17 and
Department of Education. resolution will be required.
If student is an eligible non-citizen, student

should correct citizenship in question 13 to
indicate eligible non-citizenship status AND
should provide an Alien Registration Number.
Student=s record will then be sent to the INS
match to determine if the student is an eligible
non-citizen. Once the corrected SAR is returned,
review the INS match flag to determine
student=s citizenship status.
B-4
INS Match (continued)
SAR
C code blank* Match not conducted. 141 You changed your response Resolution required.
to citizenship or you changed the
Applicant changed Alien Registration Number Determine why student changed citizenship
from eligible non- verified with INS. You must status and resolve any conflicting information.
citizen to citizen or submit proof of your citizenship Student may need to submit proof of citizenship
changed Alien status to your Financial Aid depending on reason for change.
Registration Number. Administrator.
C code blank* Match not conducted. 142 The Immigration and Resolution required.
Naturalization Service (INS)
Student didn=t could not confirm your statement If student failed to provide Alien Registration
provide Alien that you are an eligible non- Number or provided an invalid Alien
Registration Number citizen because there is a question Registration Number, do not perform secondary
or provided invalid about your Alien Registration confirmation. Instead, help student make
Alien Registration Number. You must submit proof corrections to the SAR/ISIR and resubmit for
Number. of your non-citizen eligibility to processing. If student provides adequate
your school. If you fail to submit information to conduct match, record will be
proof within 30 days, or longer if sent back to INS for matching. Review match
your school allows, you may not flags on subsequent transactions for updated
be eligible for federal student aid. match flag.
B-5
Social Security Administration=s Citizenship Status
SAR
A or Match conducted. No comment. No resolution required.

blank
SSA confirmed U.S.
Citizenship status
C code B, C, Match conducted. 146 The Social Security Resolution required.

D, E, F, Administration (SSA) did not
or * SSA did not confirm confirm that you are a U.S. citizen. If student is a U.S. Citizen, student should
U.S. citizenship You need to provide your school provide birth certificate, passport, or other
status. with documentation of your documents that definitively prove citizenship.
citizenship status before you can Voter registration cards are not adequate proof
receive federal student aid. of citizenship since many localities do not
require proof of citizenship.
If student is an eligible non-citizen, student

should correct Item 13 to indicate that the
student is an eligible non-citizen and Item 14 to
indicate a valid Alien Registration Number.
If student already provided citizenship and

alien registration number on the FAFSA or
SAR, determine if student was sent to INS for
matching. If student was successfully matched
with the INS as being an eligible non-citizen,
we will suppress comment 146 and no further
resolution is necessary.
Note: A match flag of * (asterisk) generally

indicates that the student was born in a foreign
country to American parents that were stationed
in another country (e.g., military, State
Department, or Foreign Service). These
students generally have a birth certificate
indicating that they are U.S. Citizens that were
born abroad. The Social Security
Administration will not automatically update
this flag and the financial aid administrator
should document the information in the
student=s record.
B-6
Social Security Administration=s Citizenship Status (continued)
SAR
C code N Match conducted. 062 In addition, the Social Security Resolution required.
Administration could not confirm
SSA unable to verify your claim of citizenship because of Help student make corrections to social security
citizenship because questions about your social security number, name, or date of birth if necessary so
there was no match number, name, or date of birth. that the student=s record can be sent back to
on SSN, name, or SSA for matching. Review subsequent
date of birth. transactions for updated match flag.
Note that if the SSN was incorrect, the student

may correct the SSN on the SAR/ISIR. If this is
done, the student=s original SAR ID will not
change, but the current SSN reported in field 8
will be changed to reflect the corrected SSN.
Alternatively, the applicant may file a new

FAFSA under the correct SSN. This FAFSA
will be treated as an original application and
will be sent through all of the matches as if
another FAFSA was never completed. The
SAR ID will be the same as the SSN reported
on this application.
If the student believes the information reported

on the application is correct, student should
contact the Social Security Administration.
Obtain documentation from the student that
clearly proves that the student is either a citizen
or eligible non-citizen.
B-7
Social Security Number Match
SAR
Reject 18 1 Match conducted. 024 The Social Security Resolution required.

Administration (SSA) did not
No match on SSN confirm that the social If the student=s SSN is correct, the student must
(SSN invalid). security number you reported contact SSA. Once SSA corrects its records, the
on your aid application is student may reenter the SSN and submit it as a
valid. If you believe that the SAR/ISIR correction. Records sent for rematching
number you reported is will continue to receive this match flag until SSA
correct, contact the SSA. If updates its database. Review subsequent transactions
the social security number is for updated match flag. If a correction is made to date
incorrect, you should submit a of birth, SSN, first name, or last name, the record will
new application with the be sent again for matching. Review subsequent
correct social security transactions for updated match flag.
number.
If the SSN is incorrect, the student may correct the
SSN on the SAR/ISIR. If this is done, the student=s
original SAR ID will not change, but the current SSN
reported in field 8 will be changed to reflect the
corrected SSN.
Alternatively, to obtain a SAR with a SAR ID that

matches the student=s reported SSN, the applicant
should file a new FAFSA under the correct SSN. This
FAFSA will be treated as an original application and
will be sent through all of the matches as if another
FAFSA was never completed. The SAR ID will be the
same as the SSN reported on this application.
C code 2 Match conducted. 060 The date of birth you Resolution required.
reported on your application
Date of birth doesn't match the Social Student may provide documentation that explains the
inconsistent with Security Administration's discrepancy with the date of birth.
SSA records. records. If your information
is correct, contact the SSA. If If the student=s date of birth is correct, the student
your information is incorrect, must contact SSA. Once SSA corrects its records, the
you should make corrections student may reenter the date of birth and submit it as a
on this SAR. SAR/ISIR correction. Records sent for rematching
will continue to receive this match flag until SSA
updates its database.
If the date of birth is incorrect, the student may correct

the date of birth on SAR/ISIR.
If a correction is made to date of birth, SSN, first

name, or last name, the record will be sent again for
matching. Review subsequent transactions for updated
match flag.
B-8
Social Security Number Match (continued)
SAR
C code 3 Match conducted. 061 The name you reported Resolution required.
on your application doesn't
Name inconsistent match the Social Security Student may provide documentation explaining
with SSA records. Administration's records. If discrepancy in name (e.g., marriage certificate, court
your information is correct, order, etc.).
contact SSA. If your
information is incorrect, you If the student=s name is correct, the student may wish
should make corrections on to contact SSA. Once SSA corrects its records, the
this SAR. student may reenter the name and submit it as a
SAR/ISIR correction. Records sent for rematching
updates its database.
If the name is incorrect, the student may correct the

name on SAR/ISIR. If a correction is made to date of
birth, SSN, first name, or last name, the record will be
sent again for matching. Review subsequent
transactions for updated match flag.
4 Successful match. No comment No resolution required.
4 No additional match 013 You cannot change your No resolution required.

conducted. social security number
because the Social Security This occurs on history correction transactions only.
Applicant tried to Administration already
change SSN after verified that this social If student used the wrong SSN, yet his name, date of
SSA verified that security number belongs to birth, and SSN were confirmed by SSA on the previous
reported SSN was you. transaction, contact ED=s Correction Application
correct. Coordinator at 202-708-6719 for further instructions.
These cases usually arise when spouses or siblings with
similar names use each other=s SSNs by mistake.
These cases must be resolved.
Reject 8 5 Match conducted. 145 According to Social Resolution required.

Security Administration
Successful match to a (SSA) records, the social If the student=s SSN is correct, the student must
deceased person=s security number you provided contact SSA. Once SSA corrects its records, the
record on the SSA in Item 8 belongs to a student may reenter the SSN and submit it as a
database. deceased person. If the SSN SAR/ISIR correction. Records sent for rematching
in Item 8 is correct, you must will continue to receive this match flag until SSA
contact an SSA office to updates its database. Review subsequent transactions
resolve this problem. for updated match flag.

corrected SSN. Alternatively, to obtain a SAR with a
SAR ID that matches the student=s reported SSN, the
applicant should file a new FAFSA under the correct
SSN. This FAFSA will be treated as an original
application and will be sent through all of the matches
as if another FAFSA was never completed. The SAR
ID will be the same as the SSN reported on this
application.
B-9
Social Security Number Match (continued)
SAR
Rejects N, 8 No match conducted. 059 The Social Security Resolution required.

13, and/or Administration could not
5 Record could not be determine if the social When SSN was checked against valid range table, SSN
sent to SSA because security number you reported was within valid range. Student will still receive reject
no last name or date belongs to you because you for missing name and/or date of birth.
of birth provided. did not give us your last name
or date of birth. Reject N - Either first or last name missing.
=s SSN
Applicant= Reject 13 - Both first and last name missing.
passed ED==s valid NOTE: This comment will Reject 5 - Date of birth blank.
range check. print on all transactions as
long as the condition exists. Help student make corrections to name and/or date of
birth. When corrections to name and/or date of birth
are submitted, record will be sent to SSA for matching.
Review subsequent transactions for updated match
flag.
Rejects N, 8 No match conducted. 023 It appears that the social Resolution required.
13, 5, security number you reported
and/or P Record could not be on your application is not Reject P -When SSN was checked against valid range
sent to SSA because valid. table, SSN was NOT within valid range. Student will
no last name or date also receive reject for missing name and/or date of
of birth provided. birth.
=s SSN
Applicant= Reject N - Either first or last name missing.
=s valid
failed ED= Reject 13 - Both first and last name missing.
range check. Reject 5 - Date of birth blank.
If the student=s SSN is correct, the student should

contact SSA. Once SSA corrects its records, the
student may reenter the SSN and submit it as a
SAR/ISIR correction. Records sent for rematching
updates its database. Review subsequent transactions
for updated match flag.

corrected SSN.
Alternatively, to obtain a SAR with a SAR ID that

matches the student=s reported SSN, the applicant
should file a new FAFSA under the correct SSN. This
FAFSA will be treated as an original application and
will be sent through all of the matches as if another
FAFSA was never completed. The SAR ID will be the
same as the SSN reported on this application.
B-10
Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Status Match
SAR
1 Successful match. No comment. No resolution required.
C code 2 Match conducted. 162 The Department of Resolution required.

Veterans Affairs (VA) did not
Dependent and confirm that you are or will be In this situation, CPS assumes ΑNo≅ to the Veteran
record found on VA a qualifying veteran for Status question. The student does not qualify for
database but not a purposes of receiving federal Independent status if the response to this question
qualifying Veteran. student aid for the 2001-2002 remains ΑNo≅, so it is possible that parents' data and
school year. If VA is correct, signature were not provided. If this is the case, Reject
you must provide your 15 and/or Reject 2 would also be present on the
parents' information SAR/ISIR.
(including signature) on this
SAR if you have not already If the student believes the match results are in error,
done so. If you believe you the student should contact a regional VA office to have
are or will be a qualifying VA records updated. The student will then need to
veteran, contact a VA office correct the VA status question to ΑYes≅ which will
to resolve this problem. generate a history correction that will be sent to VA for
rematching.
While the student is resolving the discrepancy with the

VA, the financial aid administrator may collect
documentation from the applicant that clearly
demonstrates that he or she is a veteran of the U.S.
Armed Forces. The student may provide the DD214
form showing that "Character of Service" is other than
"dishonorable". However, until the information is
corrected in the VA database, the match results will not
change. If the documentation confirms that the student
is a veteran, the financial aid administrator may
perform a dependency override, changing the student=s
dependency status from dependent to independent.
Title IV aid may then be disbursed to the student.
2 Match conducted. 163 The Department of No resolution required.

Independent and confirm that you are or will be In this situation, CPS assumes ΑNo≅ to this question.
record found on VA a qualifying veteran for the However, the student qualifies for Independent status
database but not a 2001-2002 school year. If based on the response(s) to other student status
qualifying Veteran. VA is not correct, you should questions.
contact a VA office to resolve
this problem. The student may contact a regional VA office to have
VA records updated. The student could then correct
the VA status question to ΑYes≅ which will generate a
history correction that will be sent to VA for
rematching. But, until the information is corrected in
the VA database, the match results will not change.
B-11
Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Status Match (continued)
SAR

Dependent and confirm that you are or will be In this situation, CPS assumes ΑNo≅ to this question.
record not found on a qualifying veteran for The student does not qualify for Independent status if
VA database. purposes of receiving federal the response to this question remains ΑNo≅, so it is
student aid for the 2001-2002 possible that parents data and signature were not
school year. If VA is correct, provided. If this is the case, Reject 15 and/or Reject 2
you must provide your would also be present on the SAR/ISIR.
parents' information
(including signature) on this If the student believes the match results are in error,
SAR if you have not already the student may provide the DD214 form (military
done so. If you believe you separation form). However, it is likely that the military
are or will be a qualifying branch or Department of Defense has not sent the data
veteran, contact a VA office to VA. The student should contact a regional VA
to resolve this problem. office to have VA records updated. The student will
then need to correct the VA status question to ΑYes≅
which will generate a history correction that will be
sent to VA for rematching. Until the information is
corrected in the VA database, the match results will not
change.
While the student is resolving the discrepancy with the

VA, the financial aid administrator may collect the
DD214 from the applicant that clearly demonstrates
that he or she is a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces. If
the documentation confirms that the student is a
veteran, the financial aid administrator may perform a
dependency override, changing the student=s
dependency status from dependent to independent.
Title IV aid may then be disbursed to the student.
3 Match conducted. 174 The Department of No resolution required.

Independent and confirm that you are or will be In this situation, CPS assumes ΑNo≅ to this question.
record not found on a qualifying veteran for the However, the student qualifies for Independent status
VA database. 2001-2002 school year. If based on the response(s) to other student status
VA is not correct, you should questions.
contact a VA office to resolve
this problem. It is likely that the military branch or Department of
Defense has not sent the data to VA. The student may
contact a regional VA office to have VA records
updated. The student could then correct the VA status
question to ΑYes≅ which will generate a history
correction that will be sent to VA for rematching. But,
until the information is corrected in the VA database,
the match results will not change.
B-12
Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Status Match (continued)
SAR

Veterans Affairs (VA) has
Record found on VA confirmed that you are Student must provide documentation to the school that
database but currently serving in the U.S. shows upcoming release orders from a military branch,
applicant on active Armed Forces. You indicated typically in memorandum format or letter, stating
duty. on your application that you intent to release. There is no requirement to reconfirm
will be released from active actual separation during the award year.
duty by June 30, 2002. You
must provide documentation
of this to your Financial Aid
Administrator before you can
receive federal student aid.
B-13
Social Security Administration (Postscreening) Prisoner Match
SAR
Blank Applicant has not yet No resolution required

been sent to SSA
Prisoner Match, is Transaction 01 will always have a blank value in this
not a prisoner, OR field because it has not yet been sent to postscreening.
cannot be verified If the postscreening record shows that the applicant is a
because SSN Match prisoner, an 02 transaction will be generated showing
was not successful. the prisoner status. If the applicant is not a prisoner,
an 02 transaction will not automatically be generated.
At this point, if there is a correction made, the resulting
transaction will have a blank value again. It is only the
transaction from the postscreening that follows the
correction that will have the prisoner status match flag.
If the subsequent postscreening shows that the
applicant is no longer a prisoner, another transaction
will be generated and a match flag of "3" will be
provided. (See below). At this point, if the applicant
makes a subsequent correction and the following
postscreening shows that the applicant remains a non-
prisoner, a postscreening transaction will not be
generated.
C code 1 Match conducted. 81 Social Security Resolution required.
Administration records
Applicant indicate that you are A student incarcerated in a local prison facility is not
incarcerated in local incarcerated in a local prison eligible to borrow under any Federal loan programs. If
prison facility. facility. Your incarceration the student is not incarcerated, the student can contest
may affect your eligibility for the match with the Social Security Administration -
federal student aid. Office of Program Benefits either, within 30 days after
the student receives the SAR and discusses the match
with the institution or within 30 days after the receipt
of the ISIR by the institution. The student can self-
certify to the FAA at the institution that he or she is not
incarcerated in a local prison facility.
C code 2 Match conducted. 83 Social Security Resolution required.

Administration records
Applicant indicate that you are A student incarcerated in a state or federal prison
incarcerated in state incarcerated in a state or facility is not eligible for any Federal student
or federal prison federal prison facility. Your assistance. If the student is not incarcerated, the
facility. incarceration may affect your student can contest the match with the Social Security
eligibility for federal student Administration - Office of Program Benefits either,
aid. within 30 days after the student receives the SAR and
discusses the match with the institution or within 30
days after the receipt of the ISIR by the institution. The
student can self-certify to the FAA at the institution
that he or she is not incarcerated in a state or federal
prison facility.
B-14
Social Security Administration (Postscreening) Prisoner Match
SAR
3 Match conducted No resolution required
Applicant's
incarcerated status
changed from
prisoner to not a
prisoner
8 No match conducted. 84 We could not match your Help student make corrections to social security
information with the Social number, name, or date of birth if necessary so that the
Record could not be Security Administration student' record can be sent back to SSA for matching.
sent to SSA because because you did not give us Review subsequent transactions for updated match
no last name or date your last name or date of flag.
of birth provided. birth.
B-15
National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) Match
SAR Reason for
C Code/ Results Match Comment/
Reject Flag Flag Results Comment Number/ Text Action Needed
1 1 Match No comment No resolution required.

conducted.
Match
found; Student not in
NSLDS default or
data sent. overpayment
C code 2 7 Match 138 The National Student Loan Resolution required.

conducted. Data System (NSLDS) found your
Incomplet reported social security number on Determine if the NSLDS record is that of
e match; SSN matched, their database, but neither name the applicant, by accessing NSLDS
No but name and nor date of birth matched. online using SSN only to retrieve the
NSLDS DOB did not Therefore, this SAR does not matching data.
data sent. match. contain the financial aid history
that is associated with your This will help determine whether that
reported SSN. SSN belongs to the student being
assisted. This method will reveal which
data provider supplied the conflicting
SSN information. This provider may
then be contacted directly to resolve the
discrepancy. There is no need to wait for
NSLDS to be updated before continuing
the award process.
If the record belongs to the student, use

the information in NSLDS to determine
eligibility for SFA funds.
3 1 Match 140 No resolution required.

conducted. *********************
No match
found. Student not in
print on the SAR/ISIR for this
the NSLDS data
comment. The comment code,
file.
however, will be provided in the
ISIR record.
*********************
4 1 Match 137 No resolution required.

conducted. *********************
Match
found, Student in the
but no NSLDS data
NSLDS file, but there is
data sent no relevant data
ISIR record.
to CPS to print on the
NSLDS page. *********************
B-16
National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) Match (continued)
SAR Reason for

conducted. Data System (NSLDS) indicates
Match that you are in DEFAULT on a Depending on loan status, student may
found; Applicant has at federal student loan. You are not need to contact GA, DLS or EDR and
NSLDS least one loan in eligible to receive any federal make satisfactory arrangements to repay
data sent. default. student aid until your default has loan. If student has already repaid loan,
been resolved. obtain documentation that the loan
identified as being in default is the loan
Defaulted loan 124 Contact the following that was paid off by the student.
is held by a agency(ies) regarding your
Guaranty defaulted federal student loan: See attached list of loan status codes and
Agency, Direct information on student eligibility.
Loan Servicer Up to three names and phone
or ED Region. numbers of Guaranty Agencies,
Direct Loan Servicers or ED
Regions that are holding the
student’s defaulted loan(s) will be
listed (comments 181-253).

Match that you are in DEFAULT on a Depending on loan status, student may
found; Applicant has at federal student loan. You are not need to contact ED and make satisfactory
NSLDS least one loan in eligible to receive any federal arrangements to repay loan. If student
data sent. default. student aid until your default has has already repaid loan, obtain
been resolved. documentation that the loan identified as
Defaulted loan being in default is the loan that was paid
is held by ED. off by the student.
See attached list of loan status codes and

information on student eligibility.

Match that you are in DEFAULT on a
found; Applicant has at federal student loan. You are not
NSLDS least one loan in eligible to receive any federal
data sent. default. student aid until your default has
been resolved.
Defaulted loan 135 To resolve your defaulted

is held by federal student loan(s), contact the
lender. lender associated with the loan.

Match that you are in DEFAULT on a
found; Applicant has at federal student loan. You are not
NSLDS least one loan eligible to receive any federal
data sent. in default. student aid until your default has
been resolved.
Defaulted loan 136 To resolve your defaulted

is held by federal student loan(s), contact the
school. school associated with the loan.
B-17
SAR Reason for

Match that you have received at least one Comment 133 will be provided with one
found; Applicant has at overpayment of federal student aid of comments 020, 038, 039, 041, 042 or
NSLDS least one Pell funds. You are required by law to 043.
data sent. Overpayment repay any funds received from the
federal student aid programs to
which you were not entitled. You
are not eligible to receive any
federal student aid until your
overpayment has been resolved.
Overpayment 038 To resolve your Pell

held by school overpayment, your FAA must
contact the school associated with
the Pell overpayment.

held by ED overpayment, call the U.S.
Region 4 Department of Education at 1-800-
621-3115, or write to the U.S.
Department of Education, Atlanta
Service Center, 61 Forsyth Street,
Room 19T89, Atlanta, Georgia
30303.

Region 5 Department of Education at
1-800-621-3115, or write to the
U.S. Department of Education,
Chicago Service Center, P.O. Box
8422, Chicago, Illinois
60680-8422.

Department of Education, San
Francisco Service Center, 50
United Nations Plaza, Room 250,
San Francisco, California 94102.

contact code is overpayment, your FAA must
blank access NSLDS for additional Pell
overpayment information.
More than one 039 To resolve your Pell

overpayment overpayments, your FAA must
access NSLDS for additional Pell
overpayment information.
B-18
SAR Reason for
1 1 No resolution required.
Match *********************
conducted. Please Note: No comment text will
Match
found; print on the SAR/ISIR for these
Applicant has at comments. The comment codes,
NSLDS
least one Pell however, will be provided in the
data sent.
Overpayment in ISIR record.
satisfactory
*********************
repayment.
Overpayment
022
held by school
Overpayment
025
held by ED
Region 4
Overpayment
032
held by ED
Region 5
Overpayment
held by ED 034
Region 9
Overpayment
036
contact code is
blank
More than one 035

overpayment
B-19
SAR Reason for

found; Applicant has at overpayment of federal student aid of comments 077, 065, 066, 067, 010, or
NSLDS least one funds. You are required by law to 079
data sent. FSEOG repay any funds received from the
Overpayment federal student aid programs to
Overpayment 077 To resolve your FSEOG

the FSEOG overpayment.

30303.

1-800-621-3115, or write to the
60680-8422.


blank access NSLDS for additional
FSEOG overpayment information.
More than one 079 To resolve your FSEOG

overpayment overpayments, our FAA must
access NSLDS for additional
FSEOG overpayment information.
B-20
SAR Reason for
1 1 No resolution required.
Match *********************
conducted. Please Note: No comment text will
Match
found; print on the SAR/ISIR for these
Applicant has at comments. The comment codes,
NSLDS
least one however, will be provided in the
data sent.
FSEOG ISIR record.
Overpayment in
*********************
satisfactory
repayment.
Overpayment
011
held by school
Overpayment
012
held by ED
Region 4
Overpayment
014
held by ED
Region 5
Overpayment 015
held by ED
Region 9
Overpayment 019
contact code is
blank
More than one 017

overpayment
B-21
SAR Reason for

found; Applicant has at overpayment of federal student aid of comments 090, 100, 101, 102, 086, or
NSLDS least one funds. You are required by law to 107
data sent. Perkins repay any funds received from the
Overpayment federal student aid programs to
Overpayment 090 To resolve your Perkins

the Perkins overpayment.

30303.

1-800-621-3115, or write to the
60680-8422.


blank access NSLDS for additional
Perkins overpayment information.
More than one 107 To resolve your Perkins

overpayment overpayments, our FAA must
access NSLDS for additional
Perkins overpayment information.
B-22
SAR Reason for
1 1 Match No resolution required.

conducted. *********************
Match Please Note: No comment text will
found; Applicant has at print on the SAR/ISIR for these
NSLDS least one comments. The comment codes,
data sent. Perkins however, will be provided in the
Overpayment in ISIR record.
satisfactory
*********************
repayment.
Overpayment
088
held by school
Overpayment
091
held by ED
Region 4
Overpayment
092
held by ED
Region 5
Overpayment 093
held by ED
Region 9
Overpayment 098
contact code is
blank
More than one 096

overpayment
B-23
SAR Reason for
C code 1 4 Applicant has at 134 The National Student Loan Resolution required.
least one loan in Data System (NSLDS) indicates
Match default and owes that you are in DEFAULT on at See resolution for match flags 2 and 3
found; at least one least one federal student loan and above.
NSLDS overpayment. that you received at least one
data sent. overpayment of federal student aid
See information funds. You are not eligible to
for match flags 2 receive any federal student aid
and 3. until these items have been
resolved.
1 1 Loan is in 126 No resolution Required
Satisfactory *********************
Repayment Applicant must continue to make
payments. However, school is not
responsible for monitoring continued
repayment.
ISIR record.
*********************
C code 1 Loan is 115 The National Student Loan Resolution Required

discharged due Data System (NSLDS) indicates
to disability you have one or more student loans See Chapter 10 of the 2000-2001 Federal
discharged because of a total and Student Financial Aid Handbook for
permanent disability. Before you additional information.
can receive additional federal Resolution depends on when the
student loans, you must see your discharge was granted. Schools must
Financial Aid Administrator. check the effective date of the discharge
in NSLDS and take the action described
in the SFA Handbook and other
information provided by ED.
C code 1 Loan is in 116 The National Student Loan Resolution Required

Bankruptcy Data System (NSLDS) indicates
you have one or more student loans See the September 1995 ΑDear
in an active bankruptcy status. Colleague≅ letter GEN-95-40 and
Before you can receive additional Chapter 10 of the 2000-2001 Federal
federal student loans, you must see Student Financial Aid Handbook for
your Financial Aid Administrator. additional information.
8 Match not 131 If corrections to the student=s data are

conducted due required, NSLDS match will be
to processing conducted again when corrections are
problems. sent to the CPS.
If no corrections are needed, you must

request a duplicate SAR/ISIR. When
duplicate SAR/ISIR is requested, record
will be sent through NSLDS match again.
B-24
National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) Match
SAR Reason for
Reject Flag Flag Results Comment Text Action Needed
C code NSLDS Subsidized: 254, 255 Resolution required.

Subsidized or Based upon data provided by the
Combined Loan National Student Loan Data In general, students who borrow in
Total has System (NSLDS) and your excess of aggregate loan limits are
exceeded loan reported grade level, we have ineligible to receive further Title IV
limits based on determined that you have received assistance; however, if the school
dependency subsidized student loans in excess determines that the student inadvertently
status and grade of loan limits established for the borrowed in excess of the limits, the
level federal loan programs. Please student may regain eligibility by either:
contact your FAA to resolve
& Repaying the amount borrowed in
this issue. excess of the aggregate limits, or
& Making repayment arrangements for the
Combined: 260, 261, 266, 267
excess amount that are satisfactory to the
Based upon data provided by the
holder of the loan.
National Student Loan Data
System (NSLDS) and your
Refer to Section 668.35(b)(1) of the
reported grade level and
Federal Student Financial Aid
dependency status, we have
Regulations and Dear Colleague Letter
determined that you have received
GEN 96-13, Q&A #17 for additional
student loans in excess of loan
information.
limits established for the federal
loan programs. Please contact
your FAA for resolution of this
issue.
NSLDS Subsidized: 256-259 No Resolution Required
Subsidized or Based upon data provided by the
Combined Loan National Student Loan Data However, caution should be used to
Total is close to System (NSLDS) and your ensure that the student does not exceed
the loan limits reported grade level, we have his or her loan limits with subsequent
based on determined that you have received Title IV loans.
dependency a total amount of subsidized loans
status and grade that is close to the loan limits
level established for the federal loan
programs. Therefore, your
eligibility for additional
subsidized student loans may be
limited. Please contact your FAA
if you have any questions.
Combined: 262-265, 268-271

Based upon data provided by the
National Student Loan Data
System (NSLDS) and your
reported grade level and
dependency status, we have
determined that you have received
a total amount of student loans
that is close to the loan limits
established for the federal loan
programs. Therefore, your
eligibility for additional student
loans may be limited. Please
contact your FAA if you have any
questions.
B-25
Hold Files
NOTE: There are no match flag values associated with hold files. Hold files are maintained at the CPS and not at an outside matching
agency.
Drug Abuse Hold

SAR
C Code/ Match Reason for Comment/Results Comment Number/ Text
Reject Flag
Reject 19 Applicant is on the 009 We cannot process your application further No resolution required. May be resolved only by
Drug Abuse hold because of issues raised by terms of the Anti- ED.
file. Drug Abuse Act of 1988. For information on
how to proceed, you must contact us within 30 Reject 19.
days from the date of this letter by telephone at
202-708-6719 Student is not eligible for aid.
C code Applicant has been 055 Your denial of benefits under the Anti-Drug Resolution required.
released from the Abuse Act of 1988 has been resolved and
Drug Abuse hold processing of your student aid application may Obtain documentation from student.
file. continue.
Verification Hold and Selection Edits

Reject 19 Applicant is on the 008 We cannot process your application until you No resolution required. May be resolved only
Verification hold have given us additional information. Call us at by ED.
file. 202-708-4766, or write to : U.S. Department of
Education, Student Financial Assistance Reject 19.
Programs, Washington Service Center, 7th and D
Streets, SW, ROB-3, Room 5118, Washington, Student is not eligible for aid.
DC 20202-5320. Please include with your letter
your current address and telephone number
(including the area code).
Applicant was If dependent: Resolution required.

selected for
Verification. 170 Your school will ask you to provide copies of Student must complete verification and submit
certain financial documents for you and your all necessary documentation within the necessary
parents. time frames.
If independent: See The Verification Guide for more detailed

information.
171 Your school will ask you to provide copies
of certain financial documents for you (and your
spouse).
Applicant has been 007 This SAR has been produced because your No resolution required.
released from the issue with our Verification Hold File has been
Verification hold resolved.
file.
B-26
B-27
2001-2002 Comments that generate the C-Flag on SARs and ISIRs
Comments that generate the C-Flag grouped together:
10, 20, 30, 33, 38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 54, 55, 57, 58, 60, 61, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 77, 79, 81, 83, 86, 90, 100, 101, 102,
107, 115, 116, 124, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 138, 141, 142, 144, 146, 162, 173, 180, 254, 255, 260, 261, 266,
267.
Comments that generate the C-Flag broken out into the areas that the comments are
associated with:
Selective Service Match

30, 33, 57
INS Match
141, 142, 144
Social Security Administration Citizenship Status

146
Social Security Number Match

60, 61, 63, 64
Veterans Affairs Status Match

162, 173, 180
Prisoner Match
81, 83
NSLDS
10, 20, 38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 65, 66, 67, 77, 79, 86, 90, 100, 101, 102, 107, 115, 116, 124, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136,
138, 254, 255, 260, 261, 266, 267
Drug Abuse Hold

55
Responses to Question 35/Drug Conviction

54, 58
B-28

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Χ2001 – 2002 DATA BASE MATCHES AND MATCH FLAGS

As we did in 2000-2001, we are providing an A flag of "C" is an indicator that institutional

Selective Service Match

Y Match conducted. 029 No resolution required.

T Match conducted. 026 If you want to register with No resolution required.

Y Registration 031 We have forwarded your name to No resolution required.

T Registration 028 We have forwarded your name to No resolution required.

- qualify for a waiver or

Y Match conducted. 143 Your citizenship status has No resolution required.

The SAR/ISIR will serve as the necessary

C code N Match conducted. 144 The Immigration and Resolution required.

NOTE: Upcoming automated secondary

If student is an eligible non-citizen, student

A or Match conducted. No comment. No resolution required.

C code B, C, Match conducted. 146 The Social Security Resolution required.

If student is an eligible non-citizen, student

If student already provided citizenship and

Note: A match flag of * (asterisk) generally

Note that if the SSN was incorrect, the student

Alternatively, the applicant may file a new

If the student believes the information reported

Reject 18 1 Match conducted. 024 The Social Security Resolution required.

Alternatively, to obtain a SAR with a SAR ID that

If the date of birth is incorrect, the student may correct

If a correction is made to date of birth, SSN, first

If the name is incorrect, the student may correct the

4 Successful match. No comment No resolution required.

4 No additional match 013 You cannot change your No resolution required.

Reject 8 5 Match conducted. 145 According to Social Resolution required.

If the SSN is incorrect, the student may correct the

Rejects N, 8 No match conducted. 059 The Social Security Resolution required.

If the student=s SSN is correct, the student should

If the SSN is incorrect, the student may correct the

Alternatively, to obtain a SAR with a SAR ID that

1 Successful match. No comment. No resolution required.

C code 2 Match conducted. 162 The Department of Resolution required.

While the student is resolving the discrepancy with the

2 Match conducted. 163 The Department of No resolution required.

C code 3 Match conducted. 173 The Department of Resolution required.

While the student is resolving the discrepancy with the

3 Match conducted. 174 The Department of No resolution required.

C code 4 Match conducted. 180 The Department of Resolution required.

Blank Applicant has not yet No resolution required

C code 2 Match conducted. 83 Social Security Resolution required.

3 Match conducted No resolution required

1 1 Match No comment No resolution required.

C code 2 7 Match 138 The National Student Loan Resolution required.

If the record belongs to the student, use

3 1 Match 140 No resolution required.

4 1 Match 137 No resolution required.

C code 1 2 Match 132 The National Student Loan Resolution required.

C code 1 2 Match 132 The National Student Loan Resolution required.

See attached list of loan status codes and

C code 1 2 Match 132 The National Student Loan Resolution required.

Defaulted loan 135 To resolve your defaulted

C code 1 2 Match 132 The National Student Loan Resolution required.

Defaulted loan 136 To resolve your defaulted

C code 1 3 Match 133 The National Student Loan Resolution required.

Overpayment 038 To resolve your Pell

Overpayment 041 To resolve your Pell

Overpayment 042 To resolve your Pell

Overpayment 043 To resolve your Pell