Switching the Student File You can change the student file you are working with, if your User Group permissions allow you. You might want to switch your student file if you have created a new file with more up-to-date data in it. Note: This change will only take effect for the duration of the session. The next time you log into e-Link the Student File will revert back to the Student File defined in your User Group. To change your student file: Path:) Options > Switch Student File 1. Follow the path described above to display the Switch Student File screen. 2. Click the Switch To: drop-down button and select the new file from the list that displays. 3. Click . If there are no errors, the system displays the message, Student file switched successfully at the top of the page.