Publication Date: May 1, 2009
Subject: EDExpress Basics - Release of First EDExpress Basics for 2009-2010 Module
Summary: This letter announces Federal Student Aid's release of the first of
three online, self-paced learning modules on EDExpress Basics for 2009-2010.
The first module covers Global functions and software set up, Application Processing
using FAA Access to
CPS Online, and data transmission via Edconnect.
Dear Colleague:
We are pleased to announce our release of the first module of EDExpress Basics
for 2009-2010, the Web-based training product that teaches users the basic skills
needed to access and navigate the 2009-2010 EDExpress and EDconnect software.
This module covers Global functions and software set up and Application Processing
using FAA Access to
CPS Online. Additionally, this module includes training for new users of
the EDconnect data transmission software. The module is available on the Information
for Financial Aid Professionals (IFAP) Web site at http://ifap.ed.gov/edexpress/index.htm.
This self-paced training is intended for financial aid office staff with day-to-day
responsibilities that involve using the EDExpress software. By using the software
in a simulated environment, users will gain an understanding of the fundamental
EDExpress and EDconnect functions. As such, this training is a resource for on-the-job
training and re-training in the use of EDExpress.
We will release additional EDExpress Basics for 2009-2010 modules in the coming
months.
The second module on Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), Federal Pell
Grant (Pell Grant), National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant
(National SMART Grant), and Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher
Education (TEACH) Grant processing is planned for release in late May 2009.
The third module on William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) processing
is planned for release in early July 2009.
A full version of the training that is compliant with Section 508 of the
Americans with Disabilities Act is planned for release in late August 2009.
We will inform the community of the availability of these modules in forthcoming
Training Announcements posted on the IFAP Web site.
We look forward to your use of EDExpress Basics for 2009-2010. If you have
questions about this Web-based training product, please contact David Bartlett
at david.bartlett@ed.gov or Mark
Gerhard at mark.gerhard@ed.gov.
Sincerely,
Jana Hernandes
Service Director, Operations
Federal Student Aid
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