Enable Award year-Based File Formats for Packaging and Awarding

Here’s the list of file formats you should enable in Oracle Student Financial Aid Cloud Service once features are delivered within the Packaging and Awarding new award year releases.

To enable the related file formats, go to Administration > FAS Management > DOE File Management. See How do I enable or disable file formats for award year processing?

When reviewing award year–based file names, keep in mind:

XX in the file name shows the award year (for example, “26” for 2025–26).
IN files are sent from schools to ED (for example, origination submissions).
OP files are sent from ED to schools as responses, acknowledgments, or error reports.

Award Year-Based File Formats for Packaging and Awarding

File	Description	Notes
CRCSXXOP	Credit Status Response (PLUS Loans): Returned when a Direct PLUS Loan applicant’s credit check is completed (declined, endorser required, or appeal). Used by financial aid officers to determine whether the applicant is eligible for a PLUS loan, or if alternative action (such as endorser or PLUS credit counseling) is required.	A Credit Status Response is used in addition to the PLUS Application to award and disburse a PLUS or GPLUS Loan.
CRIBXXOP	Direct Loan Informed Borrower Response: System-generated response file sent to institutions to indicate that a borrower has completed the required Informed Borrowing acknowledgment on StudentAid.gov for Direct Loans which is required before loan disbursement. The file includes acknowledgment status, completion date, and a unique confirmation ID for the borrower.	You don't need to enable this file as this file is no longer used. The file contained information required for disbursing before the 2022 award year but is no longer required by regulations.
CRPNXXOP	MPN (Master Promissory Note) Status Response: System-generated response file reporting the processing status of electronic or paper Master Promissory Notes (MPNs) for Direct Loans (including acceptance, signature verification, expiration). Used by schools to monitor which students/parents have valid loan authorizations for disbursement and compliance.	A notification to complete their MPN will be triggered on the student/parent self service portal and is required to disburse a Title IV Direct Loans.
PGLEXXOP	Pell Lifetime Eligibility Used (LEU) Report: Monthly or periodic file provided to institutions listing students' Pell LEU status, including percent used across all schools and all years. Used by schools to determine if a student is nearing or has exceeded their Pell Grant limit, affecting eligibility for additional Pell awards. Used for packaging and compliance monitoring.	You don't need to enable this file as this file is no longer used to package a student. Currently data from NSLDS and COD (after the first origination) are used to determine Pell LEU.
CRSPXXOP	PLUS Application Status Response: Direct PLUS Loan application processing notification, sent when a borrower (parent or graduate/professional student) files a PLUS application electronically. Details acceptance, pending, or denial status; also includes credit decision and might signal if more documentation or counseling is needed for approval or disbursement.	An PLUS Application is required to award and disburse a PLUS or GPLUS Loan. Before receiving a PLUS Application, SFA will project PLUS/GPLUS to inform the student that they could be eligible to receive PLUS and a notification will be triggered on the student/parent self service portal.
CRATXXOP	TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve Acknowledgment: Status response for the TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve or Repay. Sent after a student electronically signs or submits their required service agreement. Used by schools to confirm completion and file is required for disbursement of TEACH Grant funds.	An ATS is required to award and disburse a TEACH Grant. Note that TEACH is currently required to be manually added to package.
CRACXXOP	TEACH Grant Counseling Response: File confirming a student has completed required TEACH Grant counseling (initial, subsequent, or exit). Sent to schools so they can confirm students have met the counseling requirement before receiving or after completing TEACH Grant funds; required for institutional compliance checks and student records.	A TEACH Grant Counseling Response is required to award and disburse a TEACH Grant. Note that TEACH is currently required to be manually added to package.