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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
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