NEDM Data Sets Collected

NEDM Data

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Students - Postsecondary (studentPostsecondary)

Definitions

Source: NEDM An individual for whom instruction and/or services are provided in a postsecondary

institution.

Relationships

Entity Relationship Entity

Student Postsecondary type Client

Student Postsecondary hasAssociated Academic Award

Student Postsecondary hasAssociated Postsecondary Transcript

Student Postsecondary receivesServicesFrom Postsecondary Institution

Student Postsecondary receivesServicesFrom Course Postsecondary

Student Postsecondary participatesIn Course Postsecondary

Attributes

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Academic Delinquencies Academic Session Designator ACT Composite Score

Address Type Admission Status Admission Term Sought

Agency Assigned ID Alias Alien Regisration Number

Alien Registration Number Anticipated Graduation Date AP Credits Awarded

Apartment/Room/Suite Number Application Year Area City Code

Birthdate Building/Site Number Canadian National Student

Number

Canadian Social Insurance Number Citizenship Status City

City of Birth Class Rank Class Size

Composite Name Conditions Met Code Conditions Met Date

Conditions Met Date Country Code Country of Birth Code

Country of Citizenship Code Country of Residence

County FIPS (Federal

Information Processing

Standards) Code

County of Birth County of Residence Code Course Academic Grade

Credit Hours Attempted Credit Hours Earned Credit Hours for GPA

Credit Unit Degree Field of Study Degree Level Sought

Degree Seeking Status Degree/Certificate Seeking

Status Degree/Certificate Title

Diploma/Credential Award Date Directory Non-Disclosure Doctoral Semester Credit

Hourse Funded

Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment Credits

Awarded

Economically Disadvantaged

Status - Postsecondary Education Level

Electronic Mail Address Electronic Mail Address Type Entering Status

Entry Date-Postsecondary Entry/Grade Level Exit Date

Family Income Range Family Obligations Father's Educational Level

First Entry Date into the United States First Generation in College

Status First Name

First Time Full Time First Time in College Former Legal Name

Full-time/Part-time Status Generation Code/Suffix GPA Range Maximum

GPA Range Minimum Grade Point Average Grade Points Received:

Cumulative

Graduate Semester Credit Hours of

Seniors Within 12 Hours of

Graduation

Hispanic or Latino Ethnicity Identification Code

Identification System Immigration I20 Request

Indicator Immunization Date

Immunization Status Immunization Type International Code Number

Language Code Language Proficiency Language Usage

Languages Other Than English Last/Surname Last/Surname at Birth

Level of Degree/Certificate Completed Licensure Name Licensure Passage Date

Life Status Limited English Proficiency -

Postsecondary

Living in a Single

Parent/Guardan Home

Major Area of Concentration Marital Status Maternal Last Name

Middle Initial Middle Name Mother's Educational Level

Name of Country Name of Country of Birth Name of Country of Citizenship

Name of County Name of State Name of State of Birth

Name/Title National/Ethnic Origin

Subgroup Nickname

Non-Degree-Seeking Student Nonimmigrant Visa Issue Date Nonimmigrant Visa Number

Nonimmigrant Visa Status Change

Code

Nonimmigrant Visa Status

Change Date Nonimmigrant Visa Type

Number of People Living in

Household

Number of Semester Hours in

Math Developmental Education

Number of Semester Hours in

Reading Developmental

Education

Number of Semester Hours in Writing

Developmental Education Other Name Personal Title/Prefix

Phone Number Extension Postal Code Postsecondary Enrollment Status

Postsecondary Entry/Grade Level Postsecondary Good Student

Indicator Postsecondary Tuition Status

Primary Class Level Privacy Restriction Date Privacy Restriction Level

Race Religious Affiliation Required Forms Receive Date

Residency Status Code SAT Composite Score School-assigned Number

Score Results Semester Credit Hour Load -

Off Campus

Semester Credit Hour Load - On

Campus

Semester Credit Hours of Students

Enrolled in Dual Credit Courses. Sex Social Security Number (SSN)

State Abbreviation State of Residence Code State-assigned Code for

Institution

Status Change Date Street Number/Name Telephone Number

Telephone Number Type Telephone Status Thesis Dissertation Advisor

Thesis Dissertation Title Total Quality Points Transfer Student's Previous

Institution

Tribal or Clan Name US Study Forms Receipt Visa Expiration Date

Web Site Address (URL) Work Type Zip Code

Academic Delinquencies

Source: PESC The academic standing of the student upon transfer to the institution.

Code Set:

• GoodStanding - Student was in good standing

• ProbationGPA - Student was on academic probation (because of low GPA)

• ProbationHours - Student was on academic probation (deficiency in credit hours)

• SuspensionGPA - Student was on academic suspension (because of low GPA)

• SuspensionHours - Student was on academic suspension (deficiency in credit hours)

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Academic Session Designator

Source: PESC The academic session for which the data are recorded and applicable (YearMonth - ccyy-mm)

Code Set:

• No option list available - N/A

ACT Composite Score

Source: NEDM The verified American College Test composite score for first-time undergraduate students.

Address Type (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks The type of address listed for an individual or organization.

Code Set:

• Mailing address - N/A

• Shipping address - N/A

• Physical location address - N/A

• Other home address - N/A

• Employer's address - N/A


Admission Status

Source: NEDM The action taken by the institution in response to the student's application for admission.

Code Set:

• Accepted

• Accepted on provisional basis, met requirements

• Accepted on provisional basis, did not meet requirements

• Accepted, based on other criteria

• Rejected


Admission Term Sought

Source: NEDM The expected term of entry for which the student seeks admission.

Code Set:

• Fall

• Summer

• Unknown

• not applicable

Agency Assigned ID

Source: PESC The ID assigned by an agency to the person (student or borrower).

Alias (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks An assumed name, or a name by which an individual is otherwise known.

Code Set:


Alien Regisration Number

Source: PESC The federal alien registration number assigned to legally authorized aliens by the Office of Immunization

and naturalization Service (INS).

Alien Registration Number

Source: PESC The federal alien registration number assigned to legally authorized aliens by the Office of Immunization

and naturalization Service (INS).

Anticipated Graduation Date

Source: PESC The date on which the student is or was expected to graduate.

AP Credits Awarded

Source: NEDM The number of credits awarded a student by the postsecondary institution based on successful completion

of advanced placement courses and/or advanced placement tests.

Apartment/Room/Suite Number (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks The apartment, room, or suite number of an address.

Code Set:


Application Year

Source: NEDM The year for which the admission is sought.

Area City Code

Source: PESC Regional dialing code.

Birthdate (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks The month, day, and year on which an individual was born.

Code Set:


Building/Site Number (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks The number of the building on the site, if more than one building shares the same address.

Code Set:


Canadian National Student Number

Source: PESC Canadian National Student Number Identifier Type.

Canadian Social Insurance Number

Source: Handbooks The Social Insurance Number issued by Canada is equivalent to the US Social Security Number and is used

in a similar manner to support data exchange between the countries.

Citizenship Status (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks The description that best identifies the status of an individual's citizenship and/or residency in the United

States.

Code Set:

• Dual national - An individual who is a citizen of one or more countries in addition to the United

States

• Non-resident alien - An individual who has been admitted temporarily to the United States as a

non-immigrant, but is not a citizen, including those granted student visas solely for the purpose of

study (e.g., alien students).

• Resident alien - An individual who has been admitted to the United States for permanent

residency, but is not a citizen of the United States.

• United States Citizen - An individual who is a citizen of only the United States regardless of how

this status was acquired.

• Other - N/A

City (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks The name of the city in which an address is located.

Code Set:


City of Birth (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks The name of the city in which an individual was born.

Code Set:


Class Rank

Source: PESC The student's class rank relative to other students in their academic cohort (e.g. class).

Class Size

Source: PESC The numeric size of the academic cohort (e.g. class).

Composite Name

Source: PESC The full name of the person in Last, First Middle order, comma after last name.

Conditions Met Code

Source: PESC Indicates whether and how conditions for the requirement have been attained.

Conditions Met Date

Source: PESC Date requirement was met.

Conditions Met Date

Source: PESC Date requirement was met.

Country Code (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks The unique two digit International Organization for Standardization (ISO) code for the country in which an

address is located. (Note: A list of countries and codes is currently maintained and updated by the ISO as

ISO 3166 on its website: http://www.iso.org/iso/en/prods-services/iso3166ma/index.html.)

Code Set:

• AS - American Samoa

• GU - Guam

• PR - Puerto Rico

• AF - Afghanistan

• AX - Aland Islands


Country of Birth Code

Source: Handbooks The unique two digit International Organization for Standardization (ISO) code for the country in which an

individual is born. (Note: A list of countries and codes is currently maintained and updated by the ISO as

ISO 3166 on its website: http://www.iso.org/iso/en/prods-services/iso3166ma/index.html.)

Code Set:


• GU - Guam





Country of Citizenship Code (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks The unique two digit International Organization for Standardization (ISO) code for the country to which an

individual acknowledges citizenship. (Note: A list of countries and codes is currently maintained and

updated by the ISO as ISO 3166 on its website http://www.iso.org/iso/en/prods-

services/iso3166ma/index.html.)

Code Set:


• GU - Guam





Country of Residence

Source: Handbooks (rc8) The unique two digit International Organization for Standardization (ISO) code for the country in which an

individual is a resident.

Code Set:


• GU - Guam





County FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards) Code (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks The Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) numeric code for the county issued by the National

Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Counties are considered to be the `first-order subdivisions`

of each State and statistically equivalent entity, regardless of their local designations (county, parish,

borough, etc.). Counties in different States will have the same code. A unique county number is created

when combined with the 2-digit FIPS State Code.

Code Set:


• 01001 - Autauga

• 01003 - Baldwin

• 01005 - Barbour

• 01007 - Bibb


County of Birth (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks The name of the county, parish, borough, or comparable unit (within a state) in which an individual was

born.

Code Set:


County of Residence Code

Source: Handbooks (rc8) The name of the county, parish, borough, or comparable unit (within a state) in which an individual is a

resident.

Code Set:

• No option list available

Course Academic Grade

Source: PESC The final grade awarded for participation in the course.

Code Set:


Credit Hours Attempted

Source: PESC The total value of credit hours attempted whether or not included in the hours for GPA or hours earned.

Credit Hours Earned

Source: PESC The total value of credit hours successfully completed or earned.

Credit Hours for GPA

Source: PESC The total value of credit hours used to calculate the Grade Point Average.

Credit Unit

Source: PESC The type of credit (unit, semester, or quarter) associated with the credit hours earned for the course.

Code Set:

• NoCredit

• Quarter

• Semester

• Units

• ClockHours


Degree Field of Study

Source: NEDM The student's main field of study.

Degree Level Sought

Source: NEDM The level of degree sought.

Code Set:

• Associate

• Bachelor's

• Master's

• Doctorate

• Law (LLB or JD)


Degree Seeking Status

Source: NEDM An indication that the student is attending school with the intention of completing a degree.

Code Set:

• Yes

• No

Degree/Certificate Seeking Status

Source: NEDM An indication that the student is enrolled in courses for credit and recognized by the institution as seeking a

degree, certificate, or other formal award. A high school student enrolled in postsecondary courses for

credit is not considered degree/certificate-seeking.

Code Set:

• Yes

• No

Degree/Certificate Title

Source: NEDM The name of the degree or certificate earned by an individual. This includes honorary degrees conferred

upon an individual.

Diploma/Credential Award Date

Source: Handbooks The month, day, and year on which the diploma/credential is awarded to a student in recognition of his/her

completion of the curricular requirements.

Directory Non-Disclosure

Source: Handbooks (rc8) An indication that the student has notified the institution of his/her refusal to have "directory information"

disclosed.

Code Set:

• Yes

• No

Doctoral Semester Credit Hourse Funded

Source: NEDM The semester credit hours attempted in doctoral level courses that are funded at the doctoral rate.

Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment Credits Awarded

Source: NEDM The number of credits awarded a student by the postsecondary institution based on successful completion

of dual credit/dual enrollment courses.

Economically Disadvantaged Status - Postsecondary

Source: NEDM An individual from an economically disadvantaged family is one who is determined to be low income

according to the latest available data from the Department of Commerce. Postsecondary level identification

may be made by the following: - Recipient of a Pell Grant, BIA Grant, or comparable State program of

need-based financial assistance. - Annual income of the individual or family is at or below the national

poverty line. - Participant or participant's family is a recipient of public assistance. - Participant is eligible

for participation in programs assisted under the Workforce Investment Act.

Code Set:

• Currently meets one or more of the definitions for economically disadvantaged

• Currently does not meet one or more of the definitions for economically disadvantaged

• Ever met one or more of the standards for economically disadvantaged

Education Level

Source: PESC The extent of formal instruction received.

Code Set:

• None Elementary

• Middle School

• Junior High School

• Secondary School

• High School Attended


Electronic Mail Address (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks The numbers, letters, and symbols used to identify an electronic mail (e-mail) user within the network to

which the individual or organization belongs.

Code Set:


Electronic Mail Address Type (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks The type of electronic mail (e-mail) address listed for an individual or organization.

Code Set:

• Home/personal - N/A

• Work - N/A

• Organizational (school). - N/A

• Other - N/A

Entering Status

Source: NEDM An indication of previous college work done for level of award sought.

Code Set:

• No previous college work for level of award sought

• Transfer

Entry Date-Postsecondary

Source: NEDM The month, day, and year on which an individual entered and began to receive instructional services at a

postsecondary institution for the first time.

Code Set:


Entry/Grade Level

Source: Handbooks The grade level or primary instructional level at which a student enters and receives services in a school or

an educational institution during a given academic session.

Code Set:

• Adult - N/A

• Infant/toddler - N/A

• Preschool/Prekindergarten - N/A

• First grade - N/A

• Second grade - N/A


Exit Date

Source: PESC The date on which the student officially withdrew or graduated.

Family Income Range

Source: Handbooks The category which best represents the total combined income during the past 12 months of all members of

the family who share financial responsibility in a household. This includes money from jobs, net income

from business, farm or rent, pensions, dividends, interest, social security payments and any other money

income received by members of the family.

Code Set:

• $0-2,999 - N/A

• $3,000 to 5,999 - N/A

• $6,000 to 8,999 - N/A

• $9,000 to 11,999 - N/A

• $12,000 to 14,999 - N/A


Family Obligations

Source: NEDM An indication of whether family obligations preclude participation in extracurricular activities.

Code Set:

• Yes

• No

• Unknown

• not applicable

Father's Educational Level

Source: NEDM The action taken by the institution in response to the student's application for admission.

Code Set:




• Third grade - N/A

• Fourth grade - N/A


First Entry Date into the United States

Source: Handbooks The month, day, and year of an individual's initial arrival into the United States in order to establish

residency.

First Generation in College Status

Source: NEDM An indication of the level of education of the student's parents.

Code Set:

• First generation

• One or more parents have some college

• One or more parents have a bachelor's or advanced degree

First Name (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks The full legal name given to an individual at birth, baptism, or through legal change.

Code Set:


First Time Full Time

Source: NEDM An indication that the student is a first time freshman attending school full time.

Code Set:

• Yes

• No

First Time in College

Source: NEDM An indication that the student has never attended college or other postsecondary institution and has

completed his/her high school work.

Code Set:

• Yes

• No

Former Legal Name (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks A previously recognized legally accepted name that is no longer valid.

Code Set:


Full-time/Part-time Status

Source: Handbooks The status given to a student in relation to the course load that he or she is carrying.

Code Set:

• Full-time student - A student who is carrying a full course load as determined by the state, local

education agency, or educational institution.

• Part-time student - A student who is carrying less than a full course load as determined by the

state, local education agency, or educational institution.

Generation Code/Suffix (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks An appendage, if any, used to denote an individual's generation in his family (e.g., Jr., Sr., III).

Code Set:


GPA Range Maximum

Source: PESC The maximum possible GPA.

GPA Range Minimum

Source: PESC The minimum possible GPA.

Grade Point Average

Source: PESC The value of the total quality points divided by the Credit Hours for Grade Point Average.

Grade Points Received: Cumulative

Source: Handbooks The cumulative number of grade points an individual earns by successfully completing courses or

examinations during his or her enrollment in the current school as well as those transferred from schools in

which the individual had been previously enrolled.

Graduate Semester Credit Hours of Seniors Within 12 Hours of Graduation

Source: NEDM The number of semester credit hours attempted in graduate classes of senior students who are within 12

hours of their first baccalaureate.

Hispanic or Latino Ethnicity (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks An indication that the individual traces his or her origin or descent to Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Central

and South America, and other Spanish cultures, regardless of race. The term, "Spanish origin," can be used

in addition to "Hispanic or Latino."

Code Set:

• Yes - N/A

• No - N/A

Identification Code (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to a space, room, site, building, individual, organization,

program, or institution by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity.

Code Set:


Identification System

Source: Handbooks A coding scheme that is used for identification and record-keeping purposes by schools, social services, or

other agencies to refer to an individual, organization, program, or institution.

Code Set:

• Social Security Administration number

• School-assigned number

• District-assigned number

• State-assigned number

Immigration I20 Request Indicator

Source: PESC Indication that the institution issued an Immigration I-20 form on behalf of the student.

Immunization Date

Source: Handbooks The month, day, and year on which an individual receives an immunization.

Immunization Status

Source: Handbooks The current immunization status as well as an indication of circumstances or situations affecting the

immunizations of an individual.

Code Set:

• First inoculation - N/A

• Second inoculation - N/A

• Third inoculation - N/A

• Fourth inoculation - N/A

• Fifth inoculation - N/A


Immunization Type

Source: Handbooks An indication of the type of immunization that an individual has satisfactorily received. (Note: The

International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is maintained by the World Health Organization. The ICD is

revised periodically to incorporate changes in the medical field, the most updated and detailed list of

International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems can be found at

http://www.who.int/classifications/apps/icd/icd10online).

Code Set:

• Intestinal infectious diseases - N/A

• Tuberculosis - N/A

• Certain zoonotic bacterial diseases - N/A

• Other bacterial diseases - N/A

• Infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission - N/A


International Code Number (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks The international code for the telephone number.

Code Set:


Language Code (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks The code for the specific language or dialect that an individual uses to communicate. (Note: A list of

languages and codes is currently maintained and updated by the ISO as ISO 639.2 on its

websitehttp://www.iso.org/iso/iso_catalogue.htm).

Code Set:

• abk - Abkhazian

• ace - Achinese

• ach - Acoli

• ada - Adangme

• ady - Adygei; Adyghe


Language Proficiency

Source: PESC Adeptness in comprehending and using the language.

Code Set:

• Excellent

• Good

• Fair

• Poor

• Unacceptable


Language Usage

Source: PESC Indication of person's use of the language.

Code Set:

• SpokenAtHome

• Reading

• Writing

• Speaking

• Native

Languages Other Than English

Source: Handbooks An indicator that an individual speaks or uses a language other than English.

Code Set:

• Yes - N/A

• No - N/A

Last/Surname (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks The full legal name borne in common by members of a family.

Code Set:


Last/Surname at Birth (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks The original surname of an individual as identified at birth before any subsequent changes.

Code Set:


Level of Degree/Certificate Completed

Source: NEDM The level of degree completed.

Code Set:

• IPEDS Level Code

• Less than 1-Year Certificate/Diploma

• Less than 2-Year Certificate/Diploma

• Associates Degree

• Certificate/Deiploma Greater than 2-Year and Less than 4-Year


Licensure Name

Source: PESC Free-form name of license or certification.

Licensure Passage Date

Source: PESC Date of licensure or certification passage.

Life Status

Source: Handbooks The condition of being living or deceased.

Code Set:

• Deceased - N/A

• Living - N/A

Limited English Proficiency - Postsecondary

Source: NEDM The term "individual with limited English proficiency" means a secondary school student, an adult, or an

out-of-school youth, who has limited ability in speaking, reading, writing, or understanding the English

language AND whose native language is a language other than English; OR who lives in a family or

community environment in which a language other than English is the dominant language.

Code Set:

• Currently meets standard for limited English proficiency

• Currently does not meet standard for limited English proficiency

• Ever met the standard for limited English proficiency

Living in a Single Parent/Guardan Home

Source: NEDM An indication that the student is living in a single parent or guardian home.

Code Set:

• Yes

• No

• Unknown

Major Area of Concentration

Source: NEDM The major area of concentration.

Marital Status (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks The condition of an individual with regard to marriage.

Code Set:

• Legally separated - N/A

• Married - N/A

• Not married - Not married including never married, legally divorced, widowed, or marriage

annulled.

Maternal Last Name

Source: Handbooks The last name of the female parent.

Middle Initial (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks The first letter of the secondary name given to an individual at birth, baptism, or during another naming

ceremony.

Code Set:


Middle Name (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks A full legal secondary name given to an individual at birth, baptism, or through legal change.

Code Set:


Mother's Educational Level

Source: NEDM The highest level of formal instruction received by the student's mother or female guardian.

Code Set:




• Third grade - N/A

• Fourth grade - N/A


Name of Country (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks The name of the country in which an address is located.

Code Set:


Name of Country of Birth

Source: Handbooks The name of the country in which an individual was born.

Name of Country of Citizenship

Source: Handbooks The name of the country to which an individual acknowledges citizenship.

Name of County (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks The name of the county, parish, borough, or comparable unit (within a state) in which an address is located.

Code Set:


Name of State (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks The name of the state (within the United States) or outlying area in which an address is located.

Code Set:


Name of State of Birth (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks The name of the state (within the United States) or extra-state jurisdiction in which an individual was born.

Code Set:


Name/Title

Source: PESC The rank, title or credential that follows the name.

National/Ethnic Origin Subgroup (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks The national or ethnic subgroup of a person other than "American." Examples for Asian include: Chinese,

Japanese, Korean, Filipino, Vietnamese, or Asian Indian. For Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander,

examples include: Samoan, Hawaiian, or Guamanian. For Hispanics, examples include: Puerto Rican,

Mexican-American, Cuban, Argentinean, Dominican, Colombian, Nicaraguan, Salvadoran, or Spaniard.

Tribal registration could be listed for Alaska Natives or American Indians (e.g., Navajo).

Code Set:


Nickname (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks A familiar form of a proper name, a descriptive name, or other colloquial name given instead of or in

addition to an individual's formal name.

Code Set:


Non-Degree-Seeking Student

Source: NEDM An indication that the student does not plan to pursue a degree at this institution.

Code Set:

• Yes

• No

Nonimmigrant Visa Issue Date

Source: PESC The date on which the Nonimmigrant Visa was issued.

Nonimmigrant Visa Number

Source: PESC The number of the Nonimmigrant Visa issued.

Nonimmigrant Visa Status Change Code

Source: PESC An indication of a change that occurred in the nonimmigrant (Visa) classification.

Code Set:

• No Change

• Status Change

Nonimmigrant Visa Status Change Date

Source: PESC The date on which an official change to the nonimmigrant (visa) status occurred.

Nonimmigrant Visa Type

Source: NEDM A code specifying the type of nonimmigrant visa that a non-resident alien holds.

Number of People Living in Household

Source: Handbooks (rc8) The number of persons living in the household of the student.

Number of Semester Hours in Math Developmental Education

Source: NEDM The number of semester credit hours in which the student has been in math developmental education during

the reporting period.

Number of Semester Hours in Reading Developmental Education

Source: NEDM The number of semester credit hours in which the student has been in reading developmental education

during the reporting period.

Number of Semester Hours in Writing Developmental Education

Source: NEDM The number of semester credit hours in which the student has been in writing developmental education

during the reporting period.

Other Name

Source: NEDM Previous, alternate or other names or aliases associated with the individual.

Code Set:

• None

Personal Title/Prefix (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks An appellation, if any, used to denote rank, placement, or status (e.g., Mr., Ms., Reverend, Sister, Dr.,

Colonel).

Code Set:


Phone Number Extension

Source: PESC The extended telephone addressing information used in addition to phone number such as a PBX extension,

a pager PIN, or FAX sub-address.

Postal Code

Source: NEDM A number that identifies each postal delivery area in the United States used as a portion of an address.

Code Set:

• None

Postsecondary Enrollment Status

Source: NEDM The status given to a student in relation to the course load that he or she is carrying.

Code Set:

• F - Full-Time

• H - Half-Time

• L - Less Than Half-Time

• W - Withdrawn

• G - Graduated


Postsecondary Entry/Grade Level

Source: NEDM The grade level or primary instructional level at which a student enters and receives services in an

educational institution during a given academic session

Code Set:

• Freshman

• Sophomore

• Junior

• Senior

• Post-Baccalaureate


Postsecondary Good Student Indicator

Source: NEDM An indication that the student is eligible for good student discounts based on academic performance. Ths

includes students with a GPA of “B” or higher for the most recent term, or a cumulative GPA of “B” or

higher, or student is on the Deans List or in the top 20 percent of their class.

Code Set:

• Yes

• No

Postsecondary Tuition Status

Source: NEDM The status of the student for tuition purposes.

Code Set:

• Resident Tuition (regular)

• Non-Ressident Tuition

• Tuition Exemption for State Resident

• Thesis or Dissertation

• Law (resident)


Primary Class Level

Source: NEDM The student’s class level for their primary program.

Code Set:

• F - Freshman (Undergraduate)

• S - Sophomore (Undergraduate)

• J - Junior (Undergraduate)

• R - Senior (Undergraduate)

• C - Certificate (Undergraduate)


Privacy Restriction Date

Source: PESC The date the person placed a restriction on the release of information.

Privacy Restriction Level

Source: PESC The type of restriction placed on the release of information.

Code Set:

• 00 - No restrictions have been placed on the release of information

• 01 - Student has requested that no directory information be released without prior consent

• 02 - Student has requested nonrelease of specific information items

• 03 - Student has requested nonrelease of information in specific formats (book, electronic, etc.)

• 04 - Student has requested nonrelease of information to specific people, entities


Race (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks The general racial category which most clearly reflects the individual's recognition of his or her community

or with which the individual most identifies. [The way this data element is listed, it must allow for multiple

entries so that each individual can specify all appropriate races. An alternative would be to list the options

as separate data elements and have a yes/no option for each one].

Code Set:

• American Indian or Alaska Native - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of

North and South America (including Central America), and who maintains cultural identification

through tribal affiliations or community recognition.

• Asian - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or

the Indian Subcontinent. This area includes, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea,

Malaysia, Pakistan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

• Black or African American - A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.

Terms such as "Haitian" or "Negro" can be used in addition to "Black or African-American."

• Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander - A person having origins in any of the original

peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.

• White - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, North Africa, or the

Middle East.

Religious Affiliation (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks The religion or religious group (e.g., the specific unified system of religious expression) with which the

individual or institution most identifies.

Code Set:

• Amish - N/A

• Assembly of God - N/A

• Baptist - N/A

• Buddhist - N/A

• Calvinist - N/A


Required Forms Receive Date

Source: PESC The date on which the institution received the required forms from an international student associated with

postsecondary study in the United States.

Residency Status Code

Source: PESC Residency classification within a state used to assess tuition and other changes.

Code Set:

• Resident

• Nonresident

• Not Reported

SAT Composite Score

Source: NEDM The verified Scholastic Aptitude Test composite score for first-time undergraduate students.

School-assigned Number

Source: Handbooks The number assigned to the individual by the school.

Score Results

Source: Handbooks The grade level or primary instructional level at which a student enters and receives services in a school or

an educational institution during a given academic session.

Semester Credit Hour Load - Off Campus

Source: NEDM The number of off-campus semester credit hours for which the student is registered in the current semester.

Semester Credit Hour Load - On Campus

Source: NEDM The number of on-campus semester credit hours for which the student is registered in the current semester.

Semester Credit Hours of Students Enrolled in Dual Credit Courses.

Source: NEDM The number of dual credit hours attempted in which the student receives both high school and college

credit.

Sex (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks The concept describing the biological traits that distinguish the males and females of a species.

Code Set:

• Female - A woman or a girl.

• Male - A man or a boy.

Social Security Number (SSN) (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks The nine-digit number of identification assigned to the individual by the Social Security Administration.

Code Set:


State Abbreviation (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks The abbreviation for the state (within the United States) or outlying area in which an address is located.

Code Set:

• AL - Alabama

• AK - Alaska

• AZ - Arizona

• AR - Arkansas

• CA - California


State of Residence Code

Source: Handbooks (rc8) The Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) numeric code for the state of residence.

Code Set:

• 01 - Alabama

• 02 - Alaska

• 60 - American Samoa

• 04 - Arizona

• 05 - Arkansas


State-assigned Code for Institution (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned by the state for the institution.

Code Set:


Status Change Date

Source: NEDM The month, day, and year on which an individual's status changed.

Street Number/Name (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks The street number and street name or post office box number of an address.

Code Set:


Telephone Number (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks The telephone number including the area code, and extension, if applicable.

Code Set:


Telephone Number Type (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks The type of communication number listed for an individual.

Code Set:

• Facsimile number - N/A

• Home phone number - N/A

• Work phone number - N/A

• Mobile phone number - N/A

Telephone Status (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks A description of preferred communication type or special circumstances which affect communication to an

individual, organization, or institution via telephone (e.g., no telephone connection, TTY used, no one

available to answer the telephone during certain hours).

Code Set:


Thesis Dissertation Advisor

Source: PESC The advisor (Major Professor) supervising the Thesis or Dissertation on behalf of the student earning the

degree.

Thesis Dissertation Title

Source: PESC The title of the thesis or dissertation.

Total Quality Points

Source: PESC The total value of quality points used for the calculation of the Grade Point Average.

Transfer Student's Previous Institution

Source: NEDM The code for the institution of higher education from which the student transferred.

Tribal or Clan Name (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks A name borne in common by members of a tribe or clan (e.g., the Matai name in Samoa).

Code Set:


US Study Forms Receipt

Source: PESC An indication of the institution's receipt of forms or documents needed from non-american citizens for

postsecondary study in the United States.

Code Set:

• I20 - Certificate of Eligibility for F-1 or M-1 status

• IAP66 - Certificate of Eligibility for J-1 status

• I94 - Arrival-Departure record

• Educational Costs - Statement of Educational Costs

• I134 - Affidavit of Support or Financial Resources


Visa Expiration Date

Source: PESC The expiration date of the Visa.

Web Site Address (URL) (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks The Uniform Resource Locator. The unique address of a Web page.

Code Set:


Work Type

Source: Handbooks A description of the work or occupation in which an individual is currently engaged.

Zip Code (Common Attribute)

Source: Handbooks The five or nine digit zip code portion of an address.

Code Set:


Documents

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