Session #44

First Time Student Aid Internet Gateway

(SAIG) Users

Reza VenegasCharlie Henkle

Sue Rager

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

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SAIG System Overview

PCUsers

EDconnect

PCUsers

EDconnect

Mainframe & Midrange

Users

TDClient

Mainframe & Midrange

Users

TDClient

SAIG Mailbox

Internet

SSL 3.0

SSL 3.0

{FMSCODCPS

NSLDSeCDRCSB

FMSCODCPS

NSLDSeCDRCSB

https://www.saigportal.ed.gov

3rd PartyServicers

FSAApplication

Systems

Postsecondary Institution

State Scholarship/

Guaranty Agency

https://www.fsawebenroll.ed.gov

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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 Administrator

(DPA)

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Terminology• Message class - used to identify type of

data– SSCRXXIN – NSLDS Roster file (non

cyclical)– IDSA08OP – ISIR data files for 2007-

2008 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

• 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 TitleIV data.

• Current version is 7.2

• Download software at http://fsadownload.ed.gov/softedconnect.htm

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Security Setup

• Firewall - 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.htm

• 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+• AIX 4.2+• Sun Solaris 2.6+ • 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 User’s 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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Contact InformationWe appreciate your feedback and

comments. We can be reached at:

CPS/SAIG Technical Support• Phone: 800-330-5947• Email: cpssaig@ed.gov

Reza.Venegas@ed.gov