2020 Federal Student Aid Feder al Student Aid H a n d b o o k w i t h A c t i v e I n d e x 2019–2020 Developed by: The Policy Innovation and Dissemination Team Policy Implementation and Oversight Federal Student Aid When referring students to the Department of Education, please have them call 1-800-4-FED-AID Send comments on this publication to: [email protected] Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, ensures that all eligible Americans benefit from federal financial assistance—grants, loans and work-study programs— for education beyond high school. By championing the promise of post secondary education, we uphold its value as a force for greater inclusion in American society and for the continued vitality of America as a nation. 2020 Indexed Federal Student Aid Handbook IInnddeexx ttoo tthhee 22001199––22002200 FFeeddeerraall SSttuuddeenntt AAiidd HHaannddbbooookk Page numbers are given in the following format: Volume number–Page number. AVG in place of a volume number refers to the Application and Verification Guide. Entries with multiple page numbers are in blue italics. A reporting to COD, 3–116 requirements, 3–5 A-numbers. See Alien Registration Numbers transfer student with overlapping academic years, AAI. See Adjusted available income 3–154 Abbreviated loan periods, 5–92 weeks of instructional time, 2–31, 3–6 Ability-to-benefit when to update, 3–161 alternatives for high school completion, AVG–88 Acceleration of loans. See Loan acceleration career pathway programs and, 1–10, 3–58 Access and Identity Management System, 2–64 ceasing to be an ATB student, 1–10 Access device tests, 1–10, 1–12 definition, 4–64 Absences, excused, 3–24, 5–65 Accounting ACA. See Administrative cost allowance accounting systems, 4–157 Academic amnesty/renewal, 1–14 accrual basis, 2–80 Academic calendar, 3–9, 3–58, 3–66 cash basis, 2–85 Academic coursework, 3–100 financial management systems, 4–183 Academic plans, 1–15 Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, 2–76, Academic progress, 3–134 2–80, 4–157 Academic qualifications, student eligibility for aid Generally Accepted Government Auditing and, 1–6 Standards, 2–76, 2–80 Academic terms. See Terms, academic Accounts. See also Bank accounts Academic year. See also Borrower-Based Academic crediting a student’s account, 4–49, 5–101 Year; Scheduled Academic Year education savings accounts, AVG–16 awards affected when a program does not meet education savings accounts (table), AVG–59 standards for, 3–7 interest-bearing, 4–17 clock-hours and, 3–7, 3–10, 3–13 outstanding charges and, 5–102 credit-hours and, 3–7 Accreditation direct assessment programs and, 2–30 agencies or associations for, 2–10, 2–39, 2–128, Direct Loan Program and, 3–121, 3–125, 3–129 2–208 grade level progression and, 3–141 alternatives to, 2–10 loan limits and, 3–125, 3–129 changes in, 2–131 proration and, 3–144 consumer information concerning, 2–143, 2–144 reductions in length of, 3–7 distance education and, 2–37 FSA HB February 2020 I–1 Federal Student Aid Handbook, 2019–2020 dual, 2–10 resolving discrepancies, 2–47 institution-wide change, 2–131 sample certification statement, 2–54 institutional eligibility and, 2–10 satisfactory academic progress, 2–68 loss of, 2–132, 2–214 separation of function and, 2–51 by more than one accrediting agency, 2–132 staffing issues, 2–51 nationally recognized agencies for, 2–10 students who turn out to be ineligible, 2–48 preaccredited status, 2–10 third-party servicers, 2–56 primary accreditors, 2–10 transfer student monitoring, 2–68 student access to documents concerning, 2–143 Administrative withdrawals, 5–60, 5–67 teacher preparation programs, 2–15 Admissions Accrediting agencies or associations, 2–10, 2–39, high school diploma and, 2–11 2–128, 2–208 homeschooled students, 2–12 ACH. See Automated Clearing House readmission of service members, 2–11, 2–70 Active duty status, 6–148, AVG–23, AVG–24 standards for, 2–11 Address searches, 6–184 Adoption assistance, AVG–22 Adjusted available income Adoptive parents, AVG–26 EFC and, AVG–42, AVG–47 Advance payment method, 4–13 EFC and (table), AVG–59, AVG–75 Adverse credit history, 1–84 Adjusted gross income, AVG–14, AVG–15, AVG–37, Advisory boards, compensation for service, 2–55 AVG–39, AVG–81, AVG–85 Affiliated organizations Administrative capability, 2–47 definition, 2–173 Administrative cost allowance preferred lender arrangements, 2–172 association memberships and, 2–178 Age, Selective Service System registration and, 1–73, calculating, 6–24 1–77 Campus-Based awards and, 4–21, 6–24 Aggregate Awards, 3–110 definition, 4–21 Aggregate basis, nonfederal share, 6–20 Pell Grants, 3–59, 4–21 Aggregate loan limits Administrative requirements with additional Direct unsubsidized when parents administrative capability, 2–47 are denied Direct PLUS Loans, 3–167 advisory board compensation, 2–55 Direct Loan Program, 3–127, 3–156 armed forces members and family, 2–69 effect of change in student status, 3–164 “capable individual” definition, 2–50 exception for borrowers who graduate before certifying employees and contractors, 2–53 losing subsidy, 3–161 change of control notification, 2–53 PLUS Loans and, 3–167 checks and balances system, 2–51 revised formula for calculating unsubsidized codes of conduct, 2–55 amounts, 3–157 conflicting information, 2–47 subsidized loan eligibility time limitation, 3–158 consistency of information, 2–47 Aggregate verification group, AVG–79 coordinating official’s role, 2–50 AGI. See Adjusted gross income crimes involving FSA program funds, 2–54 AIMS. See Access and Identity Management System death of a student and, 2–48 Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, AVG–19 debarment of school owners or staff, 2–52 Alcohol abuse prevention programs electronic processes, 2–63 consequences of noncompliance, 2–161 financial aid counseling, 2–51 consumer information, 2–160 financial aid offices, 2–47 distribution of materials, 2–160 fraud referrals to OIG, 2–50 Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act incentive compensation prohibition, 2–59 requirements, 2–160 information sharing, 2–66 information sources, 2–161 lower-tier covered transactions, 2–54 requirements for, 2–160 past performance of persons affiliated with a school, 2–100 FSA HB February 2020 I–2 Index Alien Registration Numbers teach-outs at closed school locations, 2–128 corrections and additions, 1–32 temporary approval for continued participation, FAFSA and, 1–27, 1–31, 1–39 2–124 Alien Registration Receipt Cards, 1–34, 1–54 third-party servicers changes, 2–132 Aliens updating contact information, 2–127 conditional resident, 1–35, 1–35, 1–47 written approval from the Department of illegal aliens under the legalization (amnesty) Education and, 2–134 program, 1–41 Apportioning charges, 4–33, 4–34 nonimmigrant, 1–40 Apprenticeships Allocations Federal Work-Study Programs and, 6–77 of Campus-Based awards, 6–10 program eligibility, 2–32 carry forward/carry back of funds and, 6–14 Armed services. See also Iraq and Afghanistan reallocation of funds, 6–10, 6–62 Service Grants; Selective Service System; schedule, 6–10 Veterans; Veterans’ benefits underuse penalty, 6–12 active duty status, 6–148, AVG–23, AVG–24 waiver of reduction in, 6–12 cancellation of loans and, 6–152, 6–162 Alternate EFCs, AVG–39, AVG–42, AVG–44, combat pay, FAFSA and, AVG–12, AVG–22 AVG–47 deferments and, 6–148 American Indians. See Native American students definitions for tuition rates, 2–70 American Opportunity credit, FAFSA and, AVG–19 discharge of loans for service-connected disability, American Samoa, AVG–14, AVG–15, AVG–37 6–168 AmeriCorps early exit cadets, AVG–23 benefits packaging, 3–200 FAFSA and, AVG–12, AVG–19, AVG–22, cancellation of loans and, 6–152, 6–165 AVG–23, AVG–25 FAFSA and, AVG–19 grace periods for reservists on active duty, 6–128 Amnesty program, 1–41 in-state tuition rates for active duty members and Annual awards, 3–56, 3–62, 3–110 family attending public institutions, 2–69 Annual loan limits. See Loan limits military service academies and preparatory Annuities, FAFSA and, AVG–20 schools, AVG–23, AVG–30 Anti-Drug Abuse Act, 1–21 on-base housing, AVG–22 Anti-lobbying provisions, 2–178 Principles of Excellence for Educational Appeals Institutions Serving Service Members, Veterans, audits, 2–207 Spouses, and Other Family Members, 2–72 program reviews, 2–207 readmission to an institution and, 2–11, 2–70 satisfactory academic progress, 1–13, 1–15 Reserve Educational Assistance Program, 3–200 Selective Service System and, 1–77 ARNs. See Alien Registration Numbers Application updates Arrival/Departure Records (CBP Form I-94), 1–34, accreditation changes, 2–131 1–36, 1–51 adding locations, 2–128 Assessment modules, 2–181, 3–176 adding programs, 2–130 Asset protection allowances, EFC and (table), AVG– branch campuses and, 2–130, 2–137 59, AVG–67, AVG–75 changes in ownership, 2–118 Assets dependency status change, AVG–90 EFC and, AVG–40, AVG–42, AVG–44, AVG–46 electronic submission requirement, 2–118 excluded assets, for Native American students, eZ-Audit, 2–124 AVG–19 household size, AVG–90 FAFSA and, AVG–14 number of children in college, AVG–90 not reported on the FAFSA, AVG–17 recertification, 2–117 ownership of, AVG–18 reporting substantive changes, 2–127 submitting, AVG–93 FSA HB February 2020 I–3 Federal Student Aid Handbook, 2019–2020 Assignment of Perkins Loans required taking of, 5–53 to the Department, 6–113 requirements that can only be met by taking under E-signed or Perkins MPN, 6–205 attendance, 5–55 information sources, 6–214 scheduled breaks, 5–79 liquidating schools, 6–202 withdrawals and, 5–4, 5–26, 5–52, 5–57, 5–128 liquidation and assignment information, 6–208 written confirmation of future attendance, 5–71 mandatory assignment after two years in default, Audit Guide, 2–47, 2–75, 2–76, 2–80 6–204 Auditing classes, 6–149 non-liquidating schools, 6–202 Audits reconciling NSLDS data with school data, 6–207 access to records, 2–86 reporting date of first disbursement, 6–204 accrual basis, 2–80 required documentation, 6–203 appeals, 2–207 status of assignment, 6–205 Circular A-133 and, 2–75, 2–80, 2–81 supporting documentation, 6–207 compliance audits, 2–56, 2–75, 2–80 supporting documentation (chart), 6–209 consolidated statements, 2–82 terms of, 6–204 cooperation with audit and review process, 2–86 terms of assignment, 6–204 exemptions, 2–81 without recompense, 6–202 eZ-Audit, 2–86 Associate degree programs failure to submit, 2–88 subsidized loan eligibility time limitation, 3–159 financial statement audits, 2–75, 2–80, 2–82 Asylees, 1–36, 1–47 fiscal year and (graphic), 2–76 At-risk students, loan counseling for, 2–170 foreign school submissions, 2–87 ATB. See Ability-to-benefit FSA requirements for schools, 2–75 Athletes having audits performed, 2–86 completion rates, 2–163 independent CPAs/auditors, 2–76 equity in athletics, 2–162 loss of eligibility and, 2–82 exception to providing completion/graduation 90/10 revenue test, 2–82 rates for, 2–163 Office of the Inspector General and, 2–75 financial support data, 2–162 ownership changes and, 2–122 graduation rates, 2–163 rescinding waivers, 2–78 National Collegiate Athletic Association rules for return of aid, 4–105 athletic aid, 3–48, 3–187 review of submissions, 2–86 ATMs school participation divisions and, 2–75 student access, 4–65 simultaneous FSA audit submissions, 2–76 Attendance. See also Cost of attendance; Leaves of Single Audit Act guidelines, 2–81 absence; specific types of students and loans Single Audit Act not applicable, 2–76 academically related activities, 5–63 Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory breaks in, 5–42 Enforcement Ombudsman and, 2–76 clock-hour programs and, 2–38 standards and guidelines for, 2–80 excused absences, 3–24, 5–65 submission dates, 2–77 failure to begin, 4–81, 4–105, 5–6 submission due dates (chart), 2–77 Federal Work-Study Programs and, 3–180 third-party servicers, 2–56, 2–88 homeschooled students and, 2–12 timing of submissions, 2–76 last date of attendance, 5–53, 5–63 waivers of requirement, 2–78 for one day or a limited period, 5–55 Authorizations online classes and, 5–54 cancellation of, 4–28 for only some classes, 5–56 definition, 4–13 programs offered in modules and, 5–74 dependency overrides, AVG–113 of disbursements, 4–27 educationally related expenses and, 5–101 electronic processes and, 2–196 FSA HB February 2020 I–4 Index Federal Work-Study Program compensation and, Benefits. See also Veterans’ benefits 6–55 welfare benefits, FAFSA and, AVG–22 modifications of, 4–28 Best Practices for Financial Literacy and Education at power of attorney, 4–30 Institutions of Higher Education, 2–170 state authorization, institutional eligibility and, 2–7 BIA. See Bureau of Indian Affairs voluntary consent requirement, 4–29 Billing Automated Clearing House costs of, 6–198 enrolling, 4–7 defaulted loans, 6–190 processing times, 4–7 Perkins Loans, 6–181, 6–198 reenrolling, 4–7 using firms for, 6–190 Tier 1 and Tier 2 Arrangements and, 4–71 Birth Abroad, Consular Reports of, 1–29 Automated Teller Machines Birth certificates, 1–29 student access, 4–65 Booked disbursements, 4–130 Automatic zero EFC, AVG–38 Books Available balances, 4–13 costs in tuition and fees, 3–43, 4–30 Award periods, 4–11 institutional charges, 5–21 Award year Pell disbursement, 3–29 definition, 3–178 schools using HCM and reimbursement payment, Pell Grants and, 3–56 4–54 special provisions for purchasing, 4–54 timing of disbursements, 3–43 B Bookstores charges incurred, 4–36 Bachelor’s degrees, first bachelor’s degree, FAFSA opt out opportunity for students, 4–36 and, AVG–12 safety reporting and, 2–157, 4–36 BAH. See Basic allowance for housing Borrower-Based Academic Year, 3–121, 3–129, Band cards, 1–40 3–137, 3–140, 3–150, 5–39 Bank accounts Borrowers. See also Specific aid programs application updates, 2–128 address searches, 6–184 credits to students’ accounts, 4–49, 5–101 communication with, 6–179 definition, 4–52 contacting by endorser, 6–183 interest-bearing, 4–17 contacting by telephone, 6–183 notification requirements, 4–17 contacting during grace periods, 6–180 notification via UCC-1 forms, 4–17 delinquent/defaulted, 2–67 Perkins Loan requirements, 4–18 providing borrower information at separation, separate accounts for FSA funds, 4–16, 5–109 2–166 separate depository accounts, 4–16 updating borrower information at separation, 2–67 Bankruptcy Branch campuses discharge of loans and, 6–176 changing the status of, 2–130 history of financial aid received and, 1–63 closure of, 2–130, 2–182 institutional eligibility and, 2–14 definition, 2–13 BAS. See Basic allowance for subsistence documentation required for approval of, 2–130, Basic allowance for housing, 3–45, AVG–20, AVG–22 2–137 Basic allowance for subsistence, AVG–20, AVG–22 retention of records and, 2–182 Basic training two-year rule for, 2–13 veterans’ status and, AVG–25 Breaks Battered immigrants-qualified aliens, citizenship in attendance, 5–42 status and, 1–37, 1–44 scheduled, 5–79 BBAY. See Borrower-Based Academic Year Budget Control Act, 3–56, 3–112, 3–127 FSA HB February 2020 I–5 Federal Student Aid Handbook, 2019–2020 Budgets. See Cost of attendance release of tentative and final funding levels, 6–8 Bureau of Indian Affairs releasing funds, 6–11 aid packaging, 3–201 Return of Title IV aid and, 5–78 schools, 6–153 special sessions and, 3–176 Business/farm net worth adjustment, EFC and students who reenter in a new award year, 5–36 (table), AVG–58, AVG–66, AVG–74 summer school and, 3–176 transfer of funds, 6–13 unequal disbursements and, 3–176 C uneven costs and, 3–176 withdrawals and, 5–78 Calendar, academic, 3–9, 3–58, 3–66 Campus-Based Call Center. See School Relations California High School Proficiency Exam, 1–8, Center AVG–12 Campus safety Campus bookstores, 2–157, 4–36 changing status of, 2–130 Campus Safety and Security Survey, 2–152 Campus-Based awards. See also Federal Supplemental consumer information concerning, 2–150 Educational Opportunity Grants; Federal crime logs, 2–150 Work-Study Programs; Perkins Loans crime reporting, 2–151, 4–36 administrative cost allowance, 6–24 crimes to be reported, 2–151 administrative cost allowance and, 4–21 definitions, 2–153 allocation of, 6–10 dissemination of information on, 2–150 deadlines, 6–9, AVG–94 emergency response and evacuation procedures, determining student eligibility, 6–6 2–158 disbursements, 3–176 fire logs, 2–152 drawing down funds, 4–14 fire safety, 2–150, 2–152, 2–154 drug free workplace requirements, 2–161 Handbook for Campus Safety and Security eligibility, 1–85 Reporting, 2–157 FAFSA changes and, AVG–92 missing persons procedures, 2–157 failure to begin attendance, 5–6 publicizing procedures, 2–160 federal and nonfederal shares, 6–16 “test” definition, 2–160 first-time applicants, 6–8 timely warning and emergency notification, 2–159 Fiscal operations report, 6–7 VAWA tools, 2–151 FSA Assessments, 3–176 Campus Safety and Security Survey, 2–152 funding process, 6–7 Campus security, 2–150, 2–191 funds available for awards, 6–26 Campus Security Act, 2–150, 2–151, 2–157 general requirements, 1–85, 3–175 Cancellation of loans independent students and, 3–175 AmeriCorps recipients and, 6–152 no new Perkins loans, 3–176 borrowers receiving cancellation benefits who overawards, 3–202, 4–77 become eligible for another type of benefit, overview, 6–3 6–164 ownership changes and, 2–123 child or family services and, 6–158 packaging rules, 3–186 corrections officers and, 6–160 part-time students and, 3–175 defaulted loans, 6–165 payment methods and conditions, 6–13 early childhood education program staff members Program Participation Agreements and, 6–4 and, 6–163 projecting need, 6–26 early intervention and, 6–166 reallocation of funds, 6–11 firefighters and, 6–158 Reallocation-Supplemental award process, 4–14 FMLA conditions, 6–152 reconciliation closeout information, 4–128 Head Start Program and, 6–163 reconciliation requirements, 4–126 law enforcement officers and, 6–160 records and recordkeeping requirements, 6–30 librarians and, 6–159 FSA HB February 2020 I–6 Index military service and, 6–162 Certificate of Naturalization, 1–28, 1–49 nurses and, 6–157 Certificate of Report of Birth, 1–29 payments prior to, 6–152 Certificate or degree-seeking student, definition, Peace Corps volunteers and, 6–165 2–164 prior service, 6–152 Certification of Birth Abroad, 1–50 public defenders and, 6–162 Certifications public service and, 6–157 cost of attendance, 3–44, 3–46 rates for military, teachers and public servants, Program Participation Agreement, 2–19 6–155 Certified public accountants, audits and, 2–76 restrictions on, 6–152 Change in ownership resuming or terminating billing and collection, APAR option, 2–125 6–173 audits and closeout procedures, 2–122 speech pathologists and, 6–159 change of control, structure, or governance, 2–118 teachers and, 6–153 corporations, 2–119 Title I schools and, 6–159 CPAR option, 2–126 tribal colleges and, 6–159 default management plan after, 2–120 VISTA volunteers and, 6–165 E-App reporting, 2–136 volunteer services and, 6–165 financial responsibility standards, 2–90 “Capable individual” definition, 2–50 foreign schools and, 2–136 Card Act. See Credit Card Accountability former owners, 2–122 Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 ownership interest, 2–121, 2–122 Career pathway programs payments to eligible students and, 2–123 ability-to-benefit alternatives, 1–10 preacquisition reviews, 2–125 eligibility for aid, 2–12 prospective owners, 2–122 Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, public institutions, 2–118 2–103 return of funds and, 2–123 Carry forward/carry back of funds, 6–14 steps to be taken, 2–122 Case studies temporary approval for continued participation, community service waivers, 6–66 2–124 Return of Title IV aid and withdrawals, 5–133 training requirement after, 2–119 Cash transfers to family members, 2–119 disbursement by, 4–50 25% threshold, 2–121 excess, 4–10, 4–19 written approval from ED and, 2–134 immediate need, 4–10 Change of control. See Control of the institution projecting needs, 4–10 Chapter 1607. See Reserve Educational Assistance Cash Control Amount, 4–13 Program Cash management Chapter 7 bankruptcy, discharge of loans and, 6–177 cash monitoring payment methods, 4–15 Chapter 13 bankruptcy, 6–176 DL Tools and, 4–135, 4–150 Charges. See Cost of attendance; Fees; Tuition heightened cash monitoring and, 4–15 Checks Cash management system, 4–3 disbursement by, 4–50 Cash support, FAFSA and, AVG–21 holding a check, 4–50 CBE. See Competency-based education programs paying credit balances by, 4–51 CBP. See U.S. Customs and Border Patrol when a check is considered issued, 4–20 CCA. See Child Citizenship Act when the Department considers a check to have CDRs. See Cohort default rates been issued, 4–50 Central Processing System, 1–1, 1–20, 1–21, 1–75, Checks and balances system, 2–51 AVG–3, AVG–5, AVG–6, AVG–15, AVG–38, Child care programs, cancellation of loans and, AVG–77, AVG–95. See also CPS Online; FAA 6–163 Access to CPS Online Child Citizenship Act, 1–29 Certificate of Citizenship, 1–28, 1–30, 1–50 FSA HB February 2020 I–7 Federal Student Aid Handbook, 2019–2020 Child services programs, cancellation of loans and, issues, 1–27 6–158 Jay Treaty, 1–39 Child support lack of DHS response, 1–43 FAFSA and, AVG–19, AVG–20, AVG–26 later award years documentation requirements, Children 1–47 additional aid eligibility for children of Iraq and name changes, 1–29 Afghanistan soldiers, 3–60 noncitizen nationals, 1–48 Child Citizenship Act, 1–29 nonimmigrant status, 1–40 Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act, 1–82, not confirmed, 1–28 3–57 parent signature requirement on certificate, 1–29 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, 1–41, passports, 1–28, 1–29, 1–49 1–45 permanent residents, 1–34, 1–47, 1–51, 1–54 dependency status, AVG–22 photocopying immigration documents, 1–35 FAFSA filers under the age of 13, AVG–4 prima facie cases, 1–38 number of children enrolled in college, AVG–30, replacing lost DHS documents, 1–48 AVG–32, AVG–90, AVG–103 report of birth abroad, 1–29 packaging aid for children of Iraq and Afghanistan second step verification, 1–31 soldiers, 3–189 Selective Service System registration and, 1–74 Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act, 1–82, self-petitioning cases, 1–38 3–57 SSA records matches, 1–28 Children’s Health Insurance Program student rights, 1–45 FAFSA and, AVG–22, AVG–38 students with temporary protected status, 1–45 Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, AVG–4 suspect documents, 1–31 CHIP. See Children’s Health Insurance Program temporary residents, 1–41 CHSPE. See California High School Proficiency third-step verification, 1–33, 1–34, 1–42 Exam travel and identity documents, 1–34 CIO. See Change in ownership unconfirmed, 1–31 CIP codes. See Classification of Instructional updating status for citizens born abroad, 1–30 Programs codes U.S. citizens, 1–28, 1–44 Circular A-133: Audits of States, Local Governments, U.S. nationals, 1–28 and Nonprofit Organizations, 2–75, 2–76, 2–80 victims of human trafficking, 1–37 Citizens of the Freely Associated States. See Freely withholding of removal status, 1–41 Associated States Citizenship and Immigration Services. See U.S. Citizenship. See also U.S. Citizenship and Citizenship and Immigration Services Immigration Services; U.S. Department of Classification of Instructional Programs codes, 2–131 Homeland Security; U.S. Department of State Clery/Campus Security Act, 2–15, 2–150, 2–151, authorized employment and, 1–41 2–157 automated secondary confirmation, 1–31 Clock-hour programs battered immigrants-qualified aliens, 1–37, 1–44 academic year and, 3–7, 3–10, 3–13 birth abroad certification, 1–50 attendance measurement, 2–38 cancellation of removal, 1–39 Borrower-Based Academic Year and, 3–133, 3–140 Child Citizenship Act, 1–29 clock/credit-hour conversions, 2–38 DHS records matches, 1–31 completion requirements, 3–27 documentation, 1–28, 1–34 conversion formula, 3–39 eligible categories, 1–27 conversion rules, 2–38 eligible noncitizens, 1–27, 1–31 conversion rules (table), 2–42 FAFSA and, AVG–10 definition of “clock-hour,” 2–38 family unity benefits, 1–41 disbursements and, 3–26, 3–28 illegal aliens under the legalization (amnesty) eligible programs, 2–23 program, 1–41 equivalent degrees, 2–38 ineligible statuses, 1–40, 1–44 excused absences in, 3–24 FSA HB February 2020 I–8