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  • Personal Education Number (PEN)
    • Data Entry Guidelines & Acceptable Documentation
    • PEN Web Account Setups
    • Help with PEN Web
      • Downloading Return Files
      • Querying for an Existing PEN
      • Requesting PENs Online
      • Request Return Files
      • Upload PEN Request File

Help with using PEN Web

Last updated on June 7, 2022

Below you will find a selection of guides to help you through various aspects of using the PEN web system. For detailed instructions please view our step-by-step guide. 

  • Step-by-step instructions for using the PEN web application (PDF)
  • PEN Activity Report (PDF)
  • Data Entry Guidelines and Acceptable Documentation
    • Guidelines for the Acceptable Use of Names, Date of Birth and Sex (Gender)
    • Tips for Understanding Legal Documents
    • PEN Data Entry Questions and Answers
  • Downloading your return files from the web
  • Query the PEN Web system for an exiting PEN
  • Requesting PENs Online for new students
  • Request Return Files
  • Uploading a PEN request file

 

Contact information

For more information about the PEN, contact the PENs Coordinator.

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