Field Specifications Classification Code Description XXXXXXXXX Padded Blanks Validation Logic Applies To: N/A 642: IRDNO is not blank Field History 1996 The field was first introduced for purposes of monitoring student allowances – 1999 The was dropped as a result of changes to the student allowance scheme – 2001 The field was re-introduced for the purposes of identifying student loan – recipients who are currently studying full-time or part-time 2015 August Warning 642 introduced. – 2016 replaced by padded blanks – 2016 Warning 642 turned to error – NSN Field Number 1.19, 2.19, Field Name 4.3, 5.6 Title National Student Number Description A number which uniquely identifies the student. The NSN must remain constant for the student throughout their enrolment at your or any other organisation. The NSN is part of the NSI database system maintained by the Ministry. Reason for Field This field provides the link between the various data files and enables the Ministry to link records from one file with records from another file. The NSN will allow the Ministry to do longitudinal studies and hence allow more accurate forecasting of student numbers. This field is used by the TEC to produce performance information for investing, funding, and monitoring purposes.
Field Specifications Classification Code Description XXXXXXXXX Padded Blanks Validation Logic Applies To: N/A 642: IRDNO is not blank Field History 1996 – The field was first introduced for purposes of monitoring student allowances 1999 – The was dropped as a result of changes to the student allowance scheme 2001 – The field was re-introduced for the purposes of identifying student loan recipients who are currently studying full-time or part-time 2015 August – Warning 642 introduced. 2016 – replaced by padded blanks 2016 – Warning 642 turned to error Field Name NSN Field Number 1.19, 2.19, 4.3, 5.6 Title National Student Number Description A number which uniquely identifies the student. The NSN must remain constant for the student throughout their enrolment at your or any other organisation. The NSN is part of the NSI database system maintained by the Ministry. Reason for Field This field provides the link between the various data files and enables the Ministry to link records from one file with records from another file. The NSN will allow the Ministry to do longitudinal studies and hence allow more accurate forecasting of student numbers. This field is used by the TEC to produce performance information for investing, funding, and monitoring purposes.
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