9Academic Year Element

Details the start and end dates for each of the student’s academic years within a program.

Required Element? Yes

Can Repeat? Yes

Field: Academic Year Number

Description: Number that represents the academic year for the student

Impact on Financial Aid Processing: None

Example Data Type Required XML Schema Validation Accessible via Configuration? Display Locations
1 Positive Integer (>0) Yes Academic Year Numbers must be unique Yes getAcademicYearNumber()
  • Program Information
  • Packaging

Field: Start Date

Description: Date that represents the student's academic year start date

Impact on Financial Aid Processing: None

Example Data Type Required XML Schema Validation Accessible via Configuration? Display Locations
2025-08-20 Date Yes Academic Year dates should not overlap with other academic years Yes getStartDate()
  • Program Information
  • Packaging

Field: End Date

Description: Date that represents the student's academic year end date

Impact on Financial Aid Processing: None

Example Data Type Required XML Schema Validation Accessible via Configuration? Display Locations
2026-05-04 Date Yes Academic Year dates should not overlap with other academic years Yes getEndDate()
  • Program Information
  • Packaging