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 8/25/2019

Edits

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