In this topic, you will learn how to complete an application package.
Steps:
Click the Package Submission menu item to begin the process of completing and submitting an electronic application.
Step 1The Application Packages tab displays.
Click the New button to display the list of application packages which are available.
Step 2Note: You may sort the list of application packages by double-clicking the appropriate column heading.
Click the Select button to mark the REAP Application Package.
Step 3Click the Continue > button to continue to the next screen.
Step 4The system displays a message indicating that the package has been added to your list.
Note: The package is in Draft status.
Click the Select button to mark the package you just added to your list.
Step 5Click the Initiate/Work On button to begin entering data on the application.
Step 6The Package Information tab displays. There are links to view the instructions document as well as send an email to the Department Contact.
Step 7Click the Vertical scrollbar to scroll down and view the forms.
Step 8Note: Before you begin to edit the forms, each one has the status of Blank.
Step 9Click the Select button to mark the first form which displays.
Step 10Note: You may view the form before entering data by clicking the View Form button.
Step 11Click the Edit Form button to begin entering data on the form you selected.
Step 12Note: The sample form shown is the REAP Application Form. The required fields are marked with asterisks.
Step 13Also Note: As you complete the information on the form, you may save your work periodically by clicking the Save button at the bottom of the form.
Step 14After you have completed all the required information, click the Form Complete option to indicate that the information you have entered is complete.
Note: You will need to mark each required form as complete in order to submit your package. You may edit the forms as many times as you like before submitting the package.
Step 15Click the Save & Return to Package button to save your work and return to the package information.
Step 16The system displays a message indicating that the form has been saved.
Click the Vertical scrollbar to scroll down.
Step 17You may repeat the process for each of the forms until they are all complete.
Step 18Click the Preview Package button to generate and view the forms you have completed in PDF format.
Step 19The system generates a message indicating that the application package was successfully generated.
Click the Vertical scrollbar to scroll down.
Step 20Once you click the Preview Package button, a link displays which you can click to see the forms in PDF format.
Step 21Click the Click here to view the Application Package Document link to view the application.
Step 22This is a sample of the cover page which is generated for the application.
Step 23This is a sample of a completed form.
Note: You should also print the forms at this point in order to sign them and fax them to the REAP Program Office at the Department of Education.
Step 24After reviewing and printing the forms, click the Close button to close the tab on your browser and return to the G5 tab.
Step 25Note: If you need to make any edits to the forms at this point, you may select the form you need to edit and once again click the Edit Form button. Once the form opens, you will need to uncheck the Form Complete box before making any edits. Remember to re-check the box once your edits are completed.
Step 26Click the Continue > button to continue to the Summary tab.
Step 27Click the Vertical scrollbar to scroll down.
Step 28Click the Submit button to submit the application.
Step 29The system displays a message indicating that the application was successfully submitted. The PR/Award Number is also generated and displayed.
Note that the naming convention for the PR/Award Number is: 5 digits for the CFDA and Subprogram Information + 2 digits for the fiscal year + 4 digits for the application/award number (S358A + 11 + 7924).
Click the Vertical scrollbar to scroll down.
Step 30Note: If you would like to complete and submit applications for additional schedules, you may click Done and return to the search screen to repeat the process.
Step 31Click the Go To Home button to return to the My Home Page screen.
Step 32Congratulations!
You have successfully completed an application package.