FAP Online Requirements

System & Browser Requirements

1. Do I meet the application system requirements?

   Applicants must meet the following system requirements to use the application: Access to a computer with an Internet connection 28.8 bps or faster, 16 MB of RAM (or the requirements of Netscape or Microsoft for the browser you use). Applicants must have a valid e-mail address.

2. Am I using the correct browser version?

   1. For PC users, the application requires one of the following browser versions:
   • Netscape 7
   • Internet Explorer 6.0
   • Internet Explorer 5.5
   2. For Mac users, this application requires:
   • Netscape 4.77
   • Internet Explorer 5.1.7
   • Internet Explorer 5.2
   3. Applicants can obtain the latest version of Netscape Navigator at www.netscape.com or Internet Explorer at www.microsoft.com.

Enabling JavaScript and "Cookies"

1. What is JavaScript and how do I enable it?

   JavaScript is a scripting language that can be used for things such as rollover buttons, rotating banners, pop-up windows, etc. Certain application functions will not work properly unless JavaScript is enabled in your browser.

   To make certain that JavaScript is enabled in your browser,

   Internet Explorer users should:

   • Select the Tools option on your IE toolbar
   • Choose "Internet Options" from the drop down menu
   • Click on the "Security" tab
   • Click on the "Custom Level..." button
   • In Security Settings window, scroll down to "Scripting of Java Applets"
   • Click on the "Enable" radio button

   Netscape users should:

   • Select the Edit option on your Netscape toolbar
   • Choose "Preferences" from the drop down menu
   • In the Preferences window's left-side menu, click on "Advanced"
   • Click on the boxes to the left of "Enable Java," "Enable JavaScript" and "Enable JavaScript for Mail and News"


2. What are cookies and how do I enable them?

   A cookie is a small amount of information that a Web site copies to your hard disk. A cookie can help a Web site identify you the next time you visit.

   To make certain that cookies are enabled by your browser,

   Internet Explorer users should:

   • Select the Tools option on your IE toolbar
   • Choose "Internet Options" from the drop down menu
   • Click on the "Security" tab
   • Click on the "Custom Level..." button
   • In Security Settings window, scroll down to "Cookies"
   • Click on the "Enable" radio buttons for both "Allow cookies that are stored on your computer" and "Allow per-session cookies (not stored)
   
   Netscape users should:
   
   • Select the Edit option on your Netscape toolbar
   • Choose "Preferences" from the drop down menu
   • In the Preferences window's left-side menu, click on "Advanced"
   • Click on the radio button for "Accept all cookies"