This participant's guide is intended to be used in a one-day workshop for college/university staff on changes in requirements for schools disbursing federally supported student financial aid under the reauthorized Higher Education Act. The materials are in a workbook format and include copies of workshop display materials, space for notes, case studies, handouts, sample computer data input screens, and an evaluation questionnaire. The guide covers topics presented in five workshop sessions: (1) an introduction; (2) creation and submission of origination records using EDExpress; (3) creation and submission of disbursement records using EDExpress; (4) procedures for schools to receive funds; (5) various tools available under the Department of Education's database management system and EDExpress, data input, and retrieval process; and (6) implementation planning and available resources. A glossary of terms is also provided. (DB)