24-25 ISIR File Samples

Last Thursday (9/28), ED published their first set of 24-25 ISIR file samples.

Here is the link to the announcement:

https://fsapartners.ed.gov/knowledge-center/library/electronic-announcements/2023-09-28/2024-25-test-isir-data-file-available

Upon reviewing the received file, the layout of the 24-25 ISIR sample does not match the current Volume 4 ISIR Guide from September.

Here is a link to the latest version of the ISIR specifications:

https://fsapartners.ed.gov/knowledge-center/library/handbooks-manuals-or-guides/2023-05-31/draft-2024-25-fafsa-specifications-guide-september-2023-update-3

We have received information from ED that the sample ISIR file layout is based on a newer version of the Volume 4 ISIR guide. Until we have the newer version of the ISIR guide, we are unable to leverage these test files for development of 24/25 ISIRs. As we continue to receive updates from ED on this topic, we will share on Cloud Customer Connect.