RFP2016-05 Verification of Federal Financial Aid Addendum 1.docx

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RFP 2016-05 Verification of Federal Financial Aid
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This document is an addendum to the Request for Proposals (RFP) 2016-05 issued by Salem State University for Verification of Federal Financial Aid services. The key details are as follows:

The University is seeking services to assume the activities required to complete federal aid verification. The addendum addresses questions related to the University's current document management and verification processes, including the use of Hyland OnBase imaging system, fillable PDF forms, and manual data transfer. The University verifies all federal FAFSA selections and is considering having the vendor handle follow-up communication with students. Pricing for these services should be provided in Attachment D per the instructions on page 8.

The pricing should include all required components as described in question 10. The scope of services referenced in question 9 is defined in Sections B and C on pages 4 through 6 of the RFP. The University has not yet determined if the vendor will be required to communicate directly with students regarding outstanding requirements.

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Addendum # 1 to RFP2016-05 Verification of Federal Financial Aid Salem State University RFP 2016-05 Verification of Federal Financial Aid March 23, 2016

Questions

1. What imaging system does the University utilize?

Hyland OnBase

1. Does the University currently use an electronic document solution for their verification process? If so, what solution?

We are using fillable pdfs that a student can also print. These are scanned in when received and routed through workflow. Data transfer is not automated, it’s manual.

1. Does the University use an electronic worksheet or paper documents?

Our OnBase workflow solution adds an electronic document to a paper document process.

1. Does the University require students to complete verification documents based only on how he/she answered their FAFSA? For example, if the student does not have SNAP on the FAFSA, the student would not be required to complete the corresponding worksheet.

We verify all Federal selections.

1. Page 8, question 10 asks for all pricing as does page 10, question 14. Does the University want the pricing under question 10 or in Attachment D? Or both?

Page 8 question 10 describes the required components of pricing, which should be contained in Attachment D.

1. Page 10, question 9 refers to Attachment A, Scope of Services. Is this referring to Section B and C on pages 4 through 6 – the Scope and Minimum Expectations?

Yes

1. Our standard process is to initiate student communication through PeopleSoft utilizing comment codes. Does the University require the vendor to communicate directly with the students for outstanding requirements via phone or email?

Not yet determined; pricing is requested for follow up services.

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