This participant workbook on electronic aid offices is intended to be used in a two-day workshop that provides hands-on computer instruction and addresses regulatory requirements for participating in electronic processes of the U.S. Department of Education (ED). The materials encompass eight training sessions that cover the following topics: How ED communicates with schools; setting up the electronic office; electronic application processing; determining student eligibility; managing Title IV funds electronically; reporting; managing the data systems; what's on the horizon; and how to access ED services. Specific contents cover: ED-designated processes with each deadline date; technical specifications for ED-required electronic processes; the functions of different data processing systems and how schools interface with the system; student financial assistance program Web sites; a checklist for implementing new electronic processes; a chart showing the electronic flow of applicant data; setting up a browser; actual sections of financial aid reports; case management regulations; notification requirements; loan counseling requirements; and reporting payment data for different student financial aid programs. The materials include simulations, various illustrations and flow charts, reference sources for each session, and a glossary. (SW)