| Academic Year |
A year-long period of time that makes up the academic calendar. |
| Central Processing System Received Date |
Data student's FAFSA data was received by the Central Processing System (CPS). |
| Cost of Attendance |
The total amount institutions estimate that undergraduate-level full-time, first-time degree-seeking students will pay to attend before financial aid is considered. This price includes tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, and certain other designated expenses such as transportation. These estimates are the average amounts used by the financial aid office to determine a student?s financial aid. |
| Expected Family Contribution (EFC) |
EFC is utilized to determine how much the student and/or their family can contribute towards their postsecondary education. The result is used to determine financial need. |
| FAFSA Status |
Student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) status. |
| Father's Level of Education |
The highest level of education attained by a person's father or paternal guardian |
| Financial Aid Year |
The academic year as defined by the academic institution for the distribution of financial aid. |
| Institution ID |
Postsecondary Institution ID |
| Met Priority Date |
The student's FAFSA information was entered early enough to meet the priority date. |
| Mother's Level of Education |
The highest level of education attained by a person's mother or maternal guardian |
| Qualifies for Needs Based Aid |
The postsecondary institution has determined that the student qualifies for needs based financial aid. |
| Student ID - Postsecondary SLDS |
A unique number assigned to a student through the Education Unique ID (EDUID) system |
| Trailing Summer |
A yes or no flag identifying if the summer academic term is at the end of the post-secondary institution's academic calendar. |