Q: Can you further explain the intended format? Are schools limited to a PDF format?

A: Right now the Shopping Sheet is a PDF, but ultimately it may have more flexibility than that—if a school has a unique need, it is encouraged to email shoppingsheet@ed.gov with its questions. ED’s goal is to accommodate innovative award packages and try to make it work for all those who are interested.

The words ultimately it may leave a good deal to be desired. NASFAA did manage to get answers to some other questions though.