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FA_NEED Table - Data Element Index

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Data element Definition
Agg_Sub_Principal_Bal

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Aggregate subsidized principal balance: The total outstanding principal balance for subsized loan types, including the calculated share of a Consolidation Loan that is considered subsidized.

Agg_Unsub_Principal_Bal

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Aggregate unsubsidized principal balance: The total outstanding principal balance for unsubsidized loan types, including the calculated share of a Consolidation Loan that is considered unsubsidized.

Aidy_Code

Indexed - yes
Format - Varchar2 (16)
May be Null? Y

Financial aid year associated with financial aid applicant.

Calc_Par_Ctrb_For_Stdt

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Effective calculated parent contribution for student.

Coa

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Calculated cost of attendance for the aid year.

Fm_Dependency

Indexed - no
Format - Varchar2 (12)
May be Null? Y

Federal methodology indicator that indicates if student is considered a dependent or independent.

Fm_Efc

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Federal methodology expected family contribution.

Fm_Gross_Need

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Federal methodology gross need.

Fm_Unmet_Need

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Federal methodology unmet need.

Im_Case_Complexity

Indexed - no
Format - Varchar2 (16)
May be Null? Y

Case complexity code for institution.

Im_Dependency

Indexed - no
Format - Varchar2 (12)
May be Null? Y

Institutional methodology/Penn indicator if student is considered a dependent or independent.

Im_Efc

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Institutional methodology/Penn expected family contribution.

Im_Gross_Need

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Institutional methodology/Penn gross need.

Im_Unmet_Need

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Institutional methodology/Penn unmet need.

Interface_Tape_Code

Indexed - no
Format - Varchar2 (24)
May be Null? Y

A code from the Interface Tape Table indicating the source and format of the application record. EXAMPLES: CSS, EDE, etc.

Mrtl_Desc

Indexed - no
Format - Varchar2 (240)
May be Null? Y

Maritial status description.

Mrtl_Status

Indexed - no
Format - Varchar2 (4)
May be Null? Y

Indicates maritial status.

Need_Base_Ind

Indexed - no
Format - Varchar2 (8)
May be Null? Y

Need-based recipients are students who were found to demonstrate need beyond their expected family contribution. Students with an EFC greater than their budget have a negative need, and they will therefore receive no institutional aid.

Non_Cust_Par_Ctrb

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Contribution from non-custodian parent.

Nslds_Agg_Comb_Total

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

NSLDS aggregated combined total.

Nslds_Unllctd_Cnsldatd_Bal

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

NSLDS unallocated consolidated outstanding principal balance.

Othr_Src_Ctrb

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Contribution from other family soucres (ie - other relatives, etc).

Outside_Aid_Im_Need

Indexed - no
Format - Varchar2 (8)
May be Null? Y

Incidates if outside aid that the student is receiving covers the students unmet need.

Par_Addtnl_Medicare_Tax

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent additional medicare taxes paid.

Par_Add_Child_Tax_Credit

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent additional child tax credit.

Par_Adjustments_To_Income

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Adjustments to parent income.

Par_Aesa

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent AESA.

Par_Agi

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Annual gross income for parent.

Par_Bus_Debt

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent business debt.

Par_Bus_Or_Farm_Income

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent business income from farms, business, and/or rental properties.

Par_Bus_Val

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent busines value.

Par_Cash_Amt

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parents cash assets amount.

Par_Child_Support_Recieved

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent child support received.

Par_Combat_Pay

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent combat pay.

Par_Cost_Of_Living

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent cost of living index.

Par_Ctrb

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

The parent's contribution toward educational expenses.

Par_Ctrb_Frm_Assets

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent contribution from assets.

Par_Ctrb_Frm_Income

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent contribution from income.

Par_Deductions

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

The itemized deductions reported by the parents.

Par_Dividends

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent income from dividends.

Par_Earned_Income_Credit

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent earned income credit.

Par_Exemptions

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Number of exemptions claimed by parent.

Par_Family_Support_Income

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent family support income.

Par_Farm_Debt

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent farm debt.

Par_Farm_Purchased_Price

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent farm purchase price.

Par_Farm_Val

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent farm value.

Par_Farm_Yr_Purchased

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent year farm purchased.

Par_Fica

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent FICA taxes paid.

Par_Food_Stamps

Indexed - no
Format - Varchar2 (8)
May be Null? Y

Indicates if parent qualifies for food stamps.

Par_Foreign_Income_Exclusion

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent foregn income exclustions.

Par_Fsa_Dpndt_Care_Ctrb

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent deduction for depedent care contributions.

Par_Fsa_Healthcare_Ctrb

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent deductions for FSA health care contribution.

Par_Hme_Dbt

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent amount owned on home.

Par_Hme_Prch_Amt

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent home purchase amount.

Par_Hme_Val

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent home value.

Par_Hme_Yr_Prch

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent home year purchase.

Par_Hsa_Ctrb

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent health savings account contrubtions.

Par_Hsa_Pre_Tax_Ctrb

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent health savings account pre-tax contributions.

Par_Im_Income

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Calculated parent income for Penn needs analysis.

Par_Income_From_Debt

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent income from debt.

Par_Inc_Prtct_Allwnc

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent income protection allowance (PIMT screen).

Par_Inc_Wrk_1

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Income from work for parent 1.

Par_Inc_Wrk_2

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Income from work for parent 2.

Par_Interest

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent income from interest.

Par_Inv_Re_Esate_Val

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent other real estate value.

Par_Inv_Re_Estate_Debt

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent other real estate debt.

Par_Inv_Re_Estate_Net

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent net real estate value.

Par_Ira_And_Keogh_Dedts

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent IRA and Keogh Deductions.

Par_Medicad

Indexed - no
Format - Varchar2 (8)
May be Null? Y

Indicates if parent qualifies for Medicad benefits.

Par_Military_Clergy_Allwnc

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent untaxed military cleary allowance.

Par_Military_Housing_Allwnc

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent untaxed military housing allowance.

Par_Mrtl_Desc

Indexed - no
Format - Varchar2 (240)
May be Null? Y

Parent maritial status description.

Par_Mrtl_Status

Indexed - no
Format - Varchar2 (4)
May be Null? Y

Indicates parent maritial status.

Par_Mth_Mort_Rent

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Monthly mortage or rent paid by parent.

Par_Net_Worth

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent net worth.

Par_Numb_Of_Businesses

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent number of businesses owned.

Par_Numb_Of_Farms_Owed

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent number of farms owned.

Par_Other_Allwnc

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent other allowance

Par_Other_Assets

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent other assets.

Par_Other_Taxable_Income

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Other parent taxable income.

Par_Othr_Debt

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent other debt.

Par_Othr_Untaxed_Inc

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Other untaxed income for parent.

Par_Othr_Untaxed_Inc_Im

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Institutional methodology other untaxed income for parent.

Par_Recd_Ssi

Indexed - no
Format - Varchar2 (8)
May be Null? Y

Indicates if parent received SSI.

Par_Recd_Wic

Indexed - no
Format - Varchar2 (8)
May be Null? Y

Indicates if parent received WIC.

Par_Schl_Tution

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Amount parent paid for tuition for children.

Par_Schl_Tution_No

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent number of tution paid for children.

Par_School_Lunch

Indexed - no
Format - Varchar2 (8)
May be Null? Y

Indicates if parent received free lunch.

Par_State_And_Local_Tax

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent state and local taxes paid.

Par_Tanf

Indexed - no
Format - Varchar2 (8)
May be Null? Y

Indicates if parent received TANF.

Par_Tax_Deferred_Pensions

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent pension savings deductions.

Par_Tax_Exempt_Interest

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent tax-exempt interest.

Par_Tax_Filing_Status

Indexed - no
Format - Varchar2 (164)
May be Null? Y

Parent tax filing status: single, married jointly, married separate, head of household, widow.

Par_Tax_Form

Indexed - no
Format - Varchar2 (120)
May be Null? Y

Parent tax form filed: 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ, US Territory Tax Return, Canadian Tax Return, Other non-US tax return.

Par_Tax_Return_Filed

Indexed - no
Format - Varchar2 (120)
May be Null? Y

Field indicates if parent filed taxes: Complete, Will file, or Not required.

Par_Total_Allwnc

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent total allowance.

Par_Total_Avlbl_Income

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent total avaliable income.

Par_Total_Taxable_Income

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Total taxable income for parent.

Par_Tution_Fees_Deduct

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent deductions for tuition and feees.

Par_Untaxed_Ira

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent un-taxed IRA distributions.

Par_Untaxed_Pensions

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent un-taxed pensions.

Par_Us_Income_Tax_Pd

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent income tax paid.

Par_Va_Non_Ed_Benefits

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Parent non-educational veteran benefits.

Par_Wages_Salaries_Tips

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Reported parent income from wages, salaries, and tips.

Pell_Elgbl

Indexed - no
Format - Varchar2 (4)
May be Null? Y

Indicator the shows if student is considered Pell Eligible for the aid year.

Penn_Id

Indexed - no
Format - Varchar2 (36)
May be Null? Y

Student or applicant Penn ID.

Perkins_Principal_Bal

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Perkins principal balance: The total outstanding principal balance of Perkins loans.

Pidm

Indexed - yes
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Internal number for individual within Banner.

Pk_Fa_Need

Indexed - yes
Format - Varchar2 (48)
May be Null? N

Internal warehouse primary key: based on PIDM, AIDY_CODE

Primary_Par_Ctrb

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Contribution from primary parent.

Refresh_Date

Indexed - no
Format - Date (7)
May be Null? Y

Last time data was refreshed in data warehouse.

Self_Help_Base

Indexed - no
Format - Varchar2 (80)
May be Null? Y

For UG, the amount of self help that student must have before eligible for Penn grant funds.

Self_Help_Levl

Indexed - no
Format - Varchar2 (80)
May be Null? Y

Level of self help for financial aid applicant.

Stu_Agi

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Students adjusted grows income.

Stu_Bus_Net_Worth

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Student business net worth.

Stu_Cash_Amt

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Student cash assets amount.

Stu_Ctrb

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

The student's contribution toward educational expenses.

Stu_Ctrb_Frm_Assets

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Student contribution from assets.

Stu_Ctrb_Frm_Income

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Student contribution from income.

Stu_Deductions

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

The itemized deductions reported by the student.

Stu_Divd_Interest

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Student income from dividends.

Stu_Exemptions

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Number of exemptions claimed by student.

Stu_Food_Stamps

Indexed - no
Format - Varchar2 (8)
May be Null? Y

Indicates if student qualifies for food stamps.

Stu_Has_Legal_Depend

Indexed - no
Format - Varchar2 (8)
May be Null? Y

Indicates if student has a legal dependent.

Stu_Home_Debt

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Student home debt.

Stu_Home_Purch_Amt

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Student home purchase price.

Stu_Home_Val

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Student home value.

Stu_Home_Yr_Purch

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Student home year purchased.

Stu_Inc_Work

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Student income from work.

Stu_Invest_Debt

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Student investment debt.

Stu_Invest_Val

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Student invesement value.

Stu_Inv_Net_Worth

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Student invesetment net worth.

Stu_Ira_Keogh_Acct_Val

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Students retirement account value.

Stu_Medicad

Indexed - no
Format - Varchar2 (8)
May be Null? Y

Indicates if student qualifies for Medicad benefits.

Stu_Net_Worth

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Student net worth.

Stu_Recd_Ssi

Indexed - no
Format - Varchar2 (8)
May be Null? Y

Indicates if student received SSI.

Stu_Recd_Wic

Indexed - no
Format - Varchar2 (8)
May be Null? Y

Indicates if student received WIC.

Stu_Re_Inv_Debt

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Student real estate investment debt.

Stu_Re_Inv_Val

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Student real estate investment value.

Stu_School_Lunch

Indexed - no
Format - Varchar2 (8)
May be Null? Y

Indicates if student received free lunch.

Stu_Spouse_Inc_Work

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Spouse of student infocme from work.

Stu_Tanf

Indexed - no
Format - Varchar2 (8)
May be Null? Y

Indicates if student received TANF.

Stu_Tax_Filing_Status

Indexed - no
Format - Varchar2 (164)
May be Null? Y

Student tax filing status: single, married jointly, married separate, head of household, widow.

Stu_Tax_Form

Indexed - no
Format - Varchar2 (120)
May be Null? Y

Student tax form filed: 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ, US Territory Tax Return, Canadian Tax Return, Other non-US tax return.

Stu_Tax_Return_Filed

Indexed - no
Format - Varchar2 (120)
May be Null? Y

Field indicates if student filed taxes: Complete, Will file, or Not required.

Stu_Total_Assets

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Calculated total assets for student.

Stu_Total_Income

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Student total income.

Stu_Trust_Amt

Indexed - no
Format - Number (22)
May be Null? Y

Student trust amount.

Stu_Ward_Of_Court

Indexed - no
Format - Varchar2 (8)
May be Null? Y

Indicates if student is considered ward of court.

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