This document is a comprehensive guide to electronic packaging with electronic data exchange (EDE) of Title IV student financial aid application data to and from the U.S. Department of Education. An overview chapter introduces the concepts of electronic packaging and implementation using EDExpress for Windows. Chapter 2 explains the query utility function of electronic packaging which allows use of a variety of selection criteria. Chapter 3 explains how to define components of an institution's academic year, determine global packaging system settings, and establish codes for satisfactory academic progress. Chapter 4 is on using the system to set up budgets in EDExpress for Windows. Chapter 5 discusses document tracking and Chapter 6 explains importation of Institutional Student Individual Records to create packaging records. Chapter 7 explains the fund maintenance function, which allows the addition of as many aid sources as needed for packaging students. Chapters 8 and 9 explain the EDExpress functions of award methodology, award adjustments, and award letters. Chapter 10 explains the hands-on workshop examples. Appendices illustrate file formats, offer worksheets, and provide sample print reports. (DB)