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Degree Seeking Flag

[File Specification: Field Name (Field Number)]
2-Year Postsecondary Enrollment : Degree Seeking Flag (30)
Provide the code indicating if this student met the definition of a degree-seeking student during this term, for the purposes of IPEDS reporting.

IPEDS definition:
Students enrolled in courses for credit and recognized by the institution as seeking a degree, certificate, or other formal award. High school students also enrolled in postsecondary courses for credit are not considered degree/certificate-seeking. Note: all students eligible to receive federal student financial aid are considered degree/certificate seeking.

 

Code Description
1 Yes
2 No
Additional Information
Versions:
1.0.1, 1.1.0
Data Mandatory
No
Data Type
Set

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