This section is a running log of recent changes to the Program Information Exchange Data Definitions and related usage guidance. The most recent changes are at the top of the page.

Update History

Detail for each update follows.

Updates on 10/18/2019 (Latest)

Additions

• Added an entry for Application Type. Clarified rules around Online vs. PDF entries.

Edits

• Award Amount. Clarified that “Average Amount” is okay to use if we don’t have a range.

• Application URL.

  • Clarified that we typically won’t link to a PDF document.

  • Noted that close attention should be paid to this data point during QA, especially near application open dates.

• Eligibility Criteria Detail. Several additions and changes:

  • Added guidance for religion, faith, and belief system criteria. Noted in membership criteria that membership in a church should be included in the religion criteria section.

  • In degree being sought, clarified that “Majoring in..." or "Seeking a major in..." are equivalent to "Studying for a degree in..." and "Seeking a bachelor's degree in..." and should be listed thus.

  • Added an Independent student status example with usage details.

• Logo. Clarified that the logo file dimensions not have to be square, meaning such as 300 x 250px are fine.

Corrections

• Corrections and cleanup throughout, such as removing stray references to “associates degree” and similar.

Updates on 9/20/2019

Edits

• Eligibility Criteria Detail. Updated incorrect guidance regarding associate degree listings. The guide variously and incorrectly used “associate’s degree” and “associates degree” in examples throughout.

Updates on 8/25/2019

Edits

• Eligibility Criteria Detail. Added a note regarding “Preference given to…” criteria.