Description
A date to link a student's record for OS–HELP language study with their related OS–HELP record for study in Asia
Details
| Version: | 2.0 |
|---|---|
| First year: | 2015 |
| Last year: | 2020 |
| Field name: | OS-HELP LANGUAGE-STUDY-COMMENCEMENT-DATE |
| Element name: | OS–HELP language study commencement date |
Code format:
| Data Type: | Numeric |
|---|---|
| Units: | Code (numeric), right justified, with leading zeros if needed |
| Width: | 8 |
Classification
| CODE | MEANING |
|---|---|
| 00000000 | Commencement date is not required |
| YYYYMMDD | The study period commencement date of OS‑HELP language study |
Coding notes
YYYYMMDD format:
- 1st 4 digits - Year sub‑field (e.g. 1952)
- 2nd 2 digits - Month sub‑field (e.g. 04)
- 3rd 2 digits - Day sub‑field (e.g. 16)
A commencement date is only required where a student has received both OS‑HELP for study in Asia (element 490 = 241) and OS‑HELP language study (element 490 = 242).
For all other OS‑HELP records the code 00000000 should be reported.
For more information about terms used in these guidelines see the glossary.
Input files
Higher Education Student:
- OS‑HELP (OS) & Revised OS‑HELP (RO)
Change History
Details of all versions of this data element can be found on its supporting information page.
Element #
583