Regulatory 24.1.0

Application Processing

Model Determination (Independent/Dependent)

Anthology Student determines the student's dependency status per the 2024-25 FAFSA Specifications Guide Volume 5. The dependency model includes the following statuses:

  • D = Dependent
  • I = Independent
  • Z = Provisional Independent
  • X= Rejected Dependent
  • Y = Rejected Independent

If the dependency model cannot be determined, the system displays the warning message on the Academic Years form: "Due to insufficient data, the dependency model cannot be determined nor SAI calculated. See Help for additional information." (see Add Academic Year Sequences).

ISIR Corrections

The ISIR Corrections process in Anthology Student has been updated to allow users to correct ISIR data for the award year 2024-25 (see Correct ISIRs).

  • Users can see all the current values on the ISIR record in the Current Value column.

  • Users can correct previous ISIR corrections that have not yet been exported from the system.

  • Users can save the ISIR Correction data to be exported to the FAFSA Processing System (FPS). After users save ISIR corrections, the system automatically recalculates the SAI value using the new saved values and the new values will be visible in the “Recalc SAI” field on the ISIR form. The system can use the recalculated SAI if configured.

  • Users cannot send any correction that matches an existing value populated on the ISIR.

The ISIR Correction form follows the changes outlined in the 2024-25 FAFSA Specifications Guide Volume 4- Record Layouts and Processing Codes regarding:

  • Valid Content changes

  • Field Name and Description changes

The ISIR corrections process uses the following max date values for the two date fields listed below:

  • Sept 2025 (202509) for Legal Residence Date fields # (66 & 182)

  • Sept 30, 2025 (20250930) for Date of Birth fields # (29, 136, 179, & 226)

Remove 2024-25 from the ISIR Batch Process

The award year 2024-25 has not been enabled under Processes > ISIR Print > ISIR Batch (tab). The ISIR batch print functionality will be available in a subsequent Regulatory release.

Disable Corrections Button If No ISIR Available for 2024-25

Anthology Student disables the Corrections button on the ISIR Received form if no ISIR is available for the award year 2024-25 (see View ISIRs Received).

Updates to Comment Codes and Text

Regulatory version 24.1.0 displays the updated verbiage as provided in the 2024-25 FAFSA Specifications Guide Volume 7 – Comment Codes (December 2023 Update).

The comment numbers associated with the comment text have all changed, along with the reject numbers and FPS C Flag assignments. All the system edits have been completely rewritten, new comments were added, and other comments were deleted.

Export ISIR Corrections

Regulatory 24.1.0 enables users to perform ISIR corrections for the 2024-25 award year. Users can save the ISIR Correction data to be exported to FPS via the Application Data Export process (see Correct ISIRs).

Import Error Report Files

When File Type is set to ISIRs, users can import 2024-25 ISIR files received from the FAFSA Processing System (FPS). When File Type is set to Error Report File, users can import 2024-25 Error Correction files (CORE25OP) received from the FPS (see Application Data Import).

Recalculate SAI Before Submitting ISIR Corrections

When users perform ISIR corrections (see Correct ISIRs), they can review the Recalculated Student Aid Index (SAI) before submitting the correction. A pop-up window displays the corrections and offers the user the option to Submit Corrections or Cancel. If the Recalculated SAI is satisfactory, the ISIR correction can be submitted. If SAI does not change, or the user decides not to move forward with the correction, the Cancel option takes the user back to the ISIR corrections page. If the SAI cannot be calculated, the system displays a warning message that reads: "SAI cannot be calculated due to insufficient data."

ISIR Printing

Anthology Student enables users to print a student's ISIR for the award year 2024-25 according to the print specifications in the 2024-25 FAFSA Simplifications Guide. Printing can be done from multiple places within the application:

Location:

Users can select whether the Signature Page or FTI Page is to be printed. The dialog also provides a link to the Federal Tax Information (FTI) Publication 1075 (https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p1075.pdf).

The ISIR Print layout is created using a PDF format.

Campus-Based COD

Added "Number of Records" Column to Student Review Batches > Batches

The Batches grid on the Student Review Batches tab of the Campus-Based COD Export form now includes a "Number of Records" column. This column indicates the total number of Validated and Not Validated records gathered in the batch. The column is hidden by default but can be enabled in the Column options.

Location - Processes > Financial Aid > Campus-Based COD Export > Student Review Batches tab

Campus-Based Export

Campus-Based COD Export/Import Notifications

The system notifications for the Campus-Based COD Export and Campus-Based COD Import jobs have been updated to match similar processes in Anthology Student.

  • When a batch is queued, the system generates an initial notification that indicates the Campus-based COD Export/Import was successfully queued.

  • Once the job is complete, the system provides a notification indicating the job status: succeeded, failed, or completed, and includes the batch ID.

  • Within notifications (bell icon), the job status (completed, succeeded, failed) is visible and provides a hyperlink directing users to the relevant batch on the History tab of the respective export/import form.

  • The system includes the process name and time stamp within all job notifications.

  • Upon selecting a record and selecting “Regenerate Batch” and “Retry”, the system provides an initial notification of successful queuing, followed by a notification detailing job completion status, time stamp, and batch ID.

  • The notification details, including job completion status and a hyperlink to the batch, appear within the bell icon notifications.

  • When a user selects the “Cancel” button (where enabled/applicable), the system displays a message confirming the Campus-Based COD Export/Import batches were successfully canceled and displays relevant status updates.

Location - Processes > Financial Aid > Campus-Based COD Export and Campus-Based COD Import

Queue Batch Dialog Added to Campus-Based COD Export/Import Processes

The Process tab on the Campus-Based COD Export form now displays the Queue Batch dialog when the user selects the Queue Student Review button. Similarly, the Process tab on the Campus-Based COD Import form displays the Queue Batch dialog when the user selects the Queue Import button. The Queue Batch dialog enables users to specify a Batch Name before submitting the batch to the queue. The Batch Name is displayed on the History tab Campus-Based COD Export/Import processes, replacing the Batch ID column.

Location - Processes > Financial Aid > Campus-Based COD Export and Campus-Based COD Import

College Financing Plan

2024-25 College Financing Plan

Regulatory 24.1.0 enables users to configure the College Finance Plan for the award year 2024-25 according to the requirements and template published by the Department of Education. There were no changes to the Graduate and Undergraduate College Finance Plan template.

The notable changes were:

  • Year 2023-24 was changed to 2024-25 in the Total Cost of Attendance header
  • Year 2023-24 was changed to 2024-25 in the Glossary
  • Changes applicable to the template were made in the shared services

Regulatory 24.1.0 supports College Finance Plans for previous years and previous templates.

College Finance Plan configuration updates:

  • For 2023-24 and prior award years:

    • No change to any fields

  • Label updates for the 2024-25 award year only on the Prospective Student Costs tab:

    • "Housing and Meals" is now "Housing and Food"
    • "Housing and Meals" is now "Housing and Food N/A"
    • "Off Campus Housing and Meals" is now "Off-Campus Housing and Food"

  • Label updates on the Update All Selected Values form:

    • "Housing and Meals" is now "Housing and Food"
    • "Housing and Meals" is now "Housing and Food N/A"
    • "Off Campus Housing and Meals" is now "Off-Campus Housing and Food"

Printing:

  • "SAI" instead of "EFC" for 2024-25 (no change to underlying field values, only label update)
  • "EFC" continues to be displayed for 2023-24 and prior years

2024-25 College Financing Plan Rendered Only Using Shared Service

The header in the College Finance Plans for the award year 2024-25 includes the student number (StuNum) instead of the SystudentID value. The College Finance Plans are rendered using a shared service that was developed for Anthology’s financial aid services.