First Time Student Aid Internet Gateway (SAIG) Users

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First Time Student Aid Internet Gateway (SAIG)
Users
Session 54
Lydia Morales Sue Rager
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Agenda

• SAIG System Overview
• SAIG Enrollment
• Terminology
• SAIG Suite Components
• Review

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SAIG System Overview
https//www.fsawebenroll.ed.gov
SAIG Mailbox
https//www.saigportal.ed.gov
Application Systems
FMS COD CPS NSLDS eCDR
Mainframe Midrange Users TDClient
SSL 3.0
Postsecondary Institution
State Scholarship/ Guaranty Agency
Internet
PC Users EDconnect
3rd Party Servicers
SSL 3.0
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Enrollment on the Web

• To Enroll for SAIG Mailbox go to
  https//www.fsawebenroll.ed.gov

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Enrollment

• Select Add a new Destination Point (TG
  number/mailbox) to add a new TG number/mailbox
• Select Modify existing services for a Destination
  Point to change or add services for a TG
  number/mailbox

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Terminology

• TG Number
• Destination Point Administration (DPA)
• Message class - used to identify type of data
• SSCRXXIN NSLDS Roster file (non cyclical)
• IDSA07OP ISIR data files for 2006-2007 cycle
  (cyclical)
• Last 2 characters determine sender
• IN sent from school to application system
• OP sent from application system to school

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Terminology (contd)

• Message Class Table
• Firewall - barrier between computer external
  source (Internet), hardware or software
  implemented
• May prevent EDconnect or TDClient from
  communicating with SAIG

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SAIG Suite Components

• EDconnect - PC software used to send and receive
  data
• TDClient Mainframe and Mid-Range Client
  software used to send and receive data
• TDCommunity Manager (TDCM) Web tool used for
  viewing files transmitted through the mailboxing
  system

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EDconnect

• Windows based software used to transmit Title IV
  data
• Current version is 7.1
• Download software at http//fsadownload.ed.gov/sof
  tedconnect.htm

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Security Setup

• Firewall - if present, open port 26581 to allow
  for outbound TCP/IP traffic
• EDconnect passwords
• User Password - EDconnect login only
• Network Password - SAIG mailbox

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TDClient

• Download the Host Communication Guide from the
  web at http//fsadownload.ed.gov/mainframeguide.ht
  m
• Request TDClient software via CPS/SAIG Technical
  Support at 800-330-5947
• Create JCL/Scripts to execute TDClient
• Installation, setup questions? Contact CPS/SAIG
  Technical Support

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Supported Platforms

• MVS OS/390 2.6 LE 1.9
• OS/400 4.2 (Compiler Level 3.7)
• AIX 4.2
• Sun Solaris 2.6
• DEC Open VMS 7.1
• HPUX 10.2

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TDCommunity Manager (TDCM)

• Web Tool - view network traffic in your SAIG
  mailbox
• Internet address https//www.saigportal.ed.gov
• Download the TDCM Users Guide at
  http//fsadownload.ed.gov/softedconnect.htm

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TDCM Features

• Monitors sent and received files
• Provides filter and sort capabilities
• Supports advanced search options
• Can be used to restore files
• View error detail to troubleshoot transmission
  errors

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Login Screen for TDCM

• Username enter TG and the five digit TG Number
• Password enter your SAIG Network password
• Click Login

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Steps moving forward

• Step 1 Web Enrollment
• Step 2 Download software and documentation
• EDconnect - PC user
• TDClient mainframe/midrange users
• Step 3 Install software
• Step 4 Setup and Testing

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Technical Assistance
We appreciate your feedback and comments. We can
be reached at Email SAIGComments_at_ed.gov For
Help call CPS/SAIG Technical Support Phone
800-330-5947 Email cpssaig_at_ed.gov