Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Cora?
The Clearinghouse Online Reporting Application (CORA) is a secure online
application that enables small colleges (fewer than 500 students) to participate
in the Clearinghouse's compliance reporting service.
What are the benefits of using CORA?
CORA allows your school to eliminate processing your SSCR (Student Status
Confirmation Report) and deferment forms, freeing your staff to focus on other
tasks.
What kind of programming does CORA require?
No programming is needed. CORA does not require that you have a computerized
student information system. You will update the enrollment data for your
students via the Clearinghouse CORA Web site. The Clearinghouse takes care of
all software upgrades and maintenance.
What computer applications do I need to use CORA?
You need Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher. You can download the
latest version of Internet Explorer at www.microsoft.com.
Do I need a secure FTP account to use CORA?
No. The final step of the CORA process automatically
transmits your enrollment report to the Clearinghouse through secure FTP. The
data within your report is encrypted during this process for security.
My school has more than 500 students, but has issues with our
student information system vendor. Can we use CORA to transmit our enrollment
information to you to ensure our school remains NSLDS compliant?
Yes. However, because CORA was designed for very small institutions, updating
more than 500 student records can be time consuming.
Can we use Microsoft Excel instead of CORA to transmit our
student enrollment to you?
Yes. The Core Excel Guide provides instructions on how to create an
enrollment file using Excel. You will need a secure FTP account to securely
transmit your Excel file to the Clearinghouse. Contact service@studentclearinghouse.org
to request a copy of the Core Excel Guide and/or a secure FTP account.
How do we update our graduated students' enrollment on CORA?
Submit the graduated statuses in a subsequent-of-term transmission at the end
of the term. If you discover later that a student record needs to be updated
with a graduated status, you can submit an additional subsequent-of-term
transmission. In the "Name of Academic Term" field, add
"grads" to the term name (e.g., "Fall2008grads"). Only those
records where the student status has changed to graduated should be updated.
What do I do if I forgot my CORA username and/or password?
How Do I Contact The Clearinghouse?
