[ctcLinkfinaidsupport] Please read - Test environment for ISIRs

[Ana Ybarra]

Hello FA Community!

We have completed our testing of the ISIRs in PCD! You may begin loading ISIRs into PCD on Thursday, May 9.

Attached is the comprehensive document we have been referring to that will assist you with viewing your ISIRs in PCD and getting file review and awarding at the ready in PROD if you so choose.

I’ve also attached the FAQ Technical document from ED<https://fsapartners.ed.gov/sites/default/files/2024-03/TechnicalFAQandKnownIssues.pdf> that we would strongly advise you read and take note of outstanding issues, in tandem with our Contingency document, while you embark on file review and awarding. The FAQ document is a really good resource to have at the ready moving forward.

ISIR VIEW BUGS
Attached is a spreadsheet titled “PCD remaining ISIR view bugs.” This is a list of four items from Oracle that are still “buggy” to which we want to draw your attention, with additional notes/explanation for assistance.

We’re releasing the attached document to you a bit early to afford you all some time to bump around in PCD, and get comfortable with the look and feel of the new ISIR.

We see you have a FAC drop-in session Thursday, May 9, at 2 p.m. and we think it would be great to leverage that time to walk through the attached document, while taking a peek at PCD. Maybe one of the colleges that has decided to go this route could share their screen while they load their ISIRs?? Just a thought. 😊

LOGGING INTO PCD
Let’s say you haven’t logged into PCD, or it’s been quite some time. You will need to first talk to your local security administrator (LSA) to get your password reset OR select “Reset Password” option once you log in. If you’re having difficulties and your LSA cannot assist, please submit a ticket to Security with the following subject line: “PCD ISIR View security access”

WHAT’S NEXT?
By now you’re probably wondering, “Ana, when will your team walk us through this document and ISIR pages in PCD??”

We have an answer!

Tuesday, 5/14
Morning Session, 9 – 11 AM
Tuesday, 5/14
Afternoon Session, 1 – 3 PM
Overview of Alternative Environment (PCD) – Purpose (ISIR only) & Security Expectations (what to do if…)  [AMANDA]

  *   Q & A Support Time -
Walk Thru on Available Q&A docs* [AMANDA/KELLY]

  *   Q & A Support Time -
Walk Thru on 24/25 Contingency Awarding Guide [KELLY]

  *   Q & A Support Time -
Demo on how to use VLOOKUP Spreadsheet [KELLY]

  *   Q & A Support Time -
Open hour for Q & A from colleges [AMANDA/KELLY]

  *   Q & A Support Time -



*listed below:


Wednesday, 5/15
Morning Session, 9 – 11 A.M.
Wednesday, 5/15
Afternoon Session 1 – 3 P.M.
Overview of Alternative Environment (PCD) – Purpose (ISIR only) & Security Expectations (what to do if…)  [AMANDA]

  *   Q & A Support Time -
Walk Thru on Available Q&A docs* [AMANDA/KELLY]

  *   Q & A Support Time -
Walk Thru on 24/25 Contingency Awarding Guide [KELLY]

  *   Q & A Support Time -
Demo on how to use VLOOKUP Spreadsheet [KELLY]

  *   Q & A Support Time -
Open hour for Q & A from colleges [AMANDA/KELLY]

  *   Q & A Support Time -





* Q&A docs

  *   HEUG FA Product Advisory Group Google Sheet, tracking all bugs, HEUG Posts, and issues related to FAFSA Simplification: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13dnCkWsVtnaNtQHiw8VHxFGYhv9lWzhou2m6ChzfOSo/edit?usp=sharing
  *   Dept of Ed Gen 24/52: (GENERAL-24-52) Update on Access to the 2024-25 FAFSA Form for Individuals Without a Social Security Number (Updated May 6, 2024)<https://fsapartners.ed.gov/knowledge-center/library/electronic-announcements/2024-04-30/update-access-2024-25-fafsa-form-individuals-without-social-security-number-updated-may-6-2024>

Calendar invites with Webex login information are forthcoming to the ctclinkfinaidsupport listserv.

We’ll see you all soon!


Peace be with you,


[Title: SBCTC logo - Description: Compass]Ana Ybarra, MA
Associate Director Campus Solutions - Financial Aid
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
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