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If an institution processes disbursement records in the Common Origination and Disbursement System using different grantee or payee UEIs than the ones used for cash activity in G5, it must register both UEIs.
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If an institution has multiple UEIs, it must register each of them individually. This includes UEIs for any approved additional locations.
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Schools should allow at least 10 business days after completing the process for the registration to be active in SAM.
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A school’s point of contact (POC) and alternative POC will receive reminder emails at 60 days and 30 days before the renewal deadline.
Information about registering a UEI can be found in the user guides located under the “Help” tab on the SAM website. If you still have questions about the SAM website or the UEI registration process, search the Federal Service Desk knowledge base or chat with a live agent.
If you have more questions or need help, contact the G5 Help Desk via email at OBSSHelpDesk@ed.gov or by phone at 1-888-336-8930.