Federal Program: Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) [AL #84.007], Federal Work-Study Program [AL #84.033], Federal Pell Grant Program [AL #84.063], and Federal Direct Student Loans [AL #84.268]. Criteria: Per CFR 668.14(22)(1) An institution will not provide any commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based in any part, directly or indirectly, upon success in securing enrollments or the aware of financial aid, to any person or entity who is engaged in any student recruitment or admission activity, or in making decisions regarding the award of title IV, HEA program funds. Condition: The Vice President of recruitment was paid a performance bonus of $9,000 based on completing a defense which included his recruitment activities for the year. Cause: The Academy gave all executive positions a bonus during the year but required them to complete a defense based on their current year accomplishments. Effect: The Academy paid a $9,000 bonus based on securing enrollments. Questioned Costs: $9,000 Context: This is not a systemic problem. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the Academy review their bonus process and consider awarding blanket bonuses not based on performance. Views of Responsible Officials: For the executive bonuses, the Academy will award a blanket bonus based on a review from the executives’ team members and manager, which provides feedback on overall leadership and communication skills associated with the teams being managed by the Academy executives. The review will not include any data regarding attaining certain metric related to recruitment and attaining any financial aid goals.
Federal Program: Federal Direct Student Loans [AL #84.268]. Criteria: Per the Federal Student Aid Handbook, a leave of absence must meet certain conditions to be counted as a temporary interruption in a student’s education instead of being counted as a withdrawal requiring a school to perform an R2T4 calculation. If an LOA does not meet the conditions for an approved leave of absence, the student is considered to have ceased attendance and to have withdrawn from the school, and the school is required to perform an R2T4 calculation. Condition: 1 out of 17 students selected for enrollment reporting was incorrectly determined and reported as having a leave of absence. Additionally, 1 out of 6 students selected for return of funds testing was incorrectly determined and reported as having a leave of absence. Neither of the students met the conditions for an approved leave of absence and therefore should have been reported as withdrawn from the Academy. Cause: Both students mentioned to registrar they were considering a leave of absence. Once the semester ended, the Academy issued an administrative leave of absence. Effect: The Academy incorrectly reported two students as having a leave of absence when they should have been reported as withdrawn from the Academy. Questioned Costs: None Context: This is not a systemic problem. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the Academy review their policy and procedures with regards to reporting leave of absences for students to ensure they meet the requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: When the leave of absence (LOA) notices are sent by the Registrar to Financial Aid, the Registrar will provide confirmation to Financial Aid the proper approved LOA criteria has been reviewed.
Federal Program: Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) [AL #84.007], Federal Work-Study Program [AL #84.033], Federal Pell Grant Program [AL #84.063], and Federal Direct Student Loans [AL #84.268]. Criteria: Per CFR 668.14(22)(1) An institution will not provide any commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based in any part, directly or indirectly, upon success in securing enrollments or the aware of financial aid, to any person or entity who is engaged in any student recruitment or admission activity, or in making decisions regarding the award of title IV, HEA program funds. Condition: The Vice President of recruitment was paid a performance bonus of $9,000 based on completing a defense which included his recruitment activities for the year. Cause: The Academy gave all executive positions a bonus during the year but required them to complete a defense based on their current year accomplishments. Effect: The Academy paid a $9,000 bonus based on securing enrollments. Questioned Costs: $9,000 Context: This is not a systemic problem. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the Academy review their bonus process and consider awarding blanket bonuses not based on performance. Views of Responsible Officials: For the executive bonuses, the Academy will award a blanket bonus based on a review from the executives’ team members and manager, which provides feedback on overall leadership and communication skills associated with the teams being managed by the Academy executives. The review will not include any data regarding attaining certain metric related to recruitment and attaining any financial aid goals.
Federal Program: Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) [AL #84.007], Federal Work-Study Program [AL #84.033], Federal Pell Grant Program [AL #84.063], and Federal Direct Student Loans [AL #84.268]. Criteria: Per CFR 668.14(22)(1) An institution will not provide any commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based in any part, directly or indirectly, upon success in securing enrollments or the aware of financial aid, to any person or entity who is engaged in any student recruitment or admission activity, or in making decisions regarding the award of title IV, HEA program funds. Condition: The Vice President of recruitment was paid a performance bonus of $9,000 based on completing a defense which included his recruitment activities for the year. Cause: The Academy gave all executive positions a bonus during the year but required them to complete a defense based on their current year accomplishments. Effect: The Academy paid a $9,000 bonus based on securing enrollments. Questioned Costs: $9,000 Context: This is not a systemic problem. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the Academy review their bonus process and consider awarding blanket bonuses not based on performance. Views of Responsible Officials: For the executive bonuses, the Academy will award a blanket bonus based on a review from the executives’ team members and manager, which provides feedback on overall leadership and communication skills associated with the teams being managed by the Academy executives. The review will not include any data regarding attaining certain metric related to recruitment and attaining any financial aid goals.
Federal Program: Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) [AL #84.007], Federal Work-Study Program [AL #84.033], Federal Pell Grant Program [AL #84.063], and Federal Direct Student Loans [AL #84.268]. Criteria: Per CFR 668.14(22)(1) An institution will not provide any commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based in any part, directly or indirectly, upon success in securing enrollments or the aware of financial aid, to any person or entity who is engaged in any student recruitment or admission activity, or in making decisions regarding the award of title IV, HEA program funds. Condition: The Vice President of recruitment was paid a performance bonus of $9,000 based on completing a defense which included his recruitment activities for the year. Cause: The Academy gave all executive positions a bonus during the year but required them to complete a defense based on their current year accomplishments. Effect: The Academy paid a $9,000 bonus based on securing enrollments. Questioned Costs: $9,000 Context: This is not a systemic problem. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the Academy review their bonus process and consider awarding blanket bonuses not based on performance. Views of Responsible Officials: For the executive bonuses, the Academy will award a blanket bonus based on a review from the executives’ team members and manager, which provides feedback on overall leadership and communication skills associated with the teams being managed by the Academy executives. The review will not include any data regarding attaining certain metric related to recruitment and attaining any financial aid goals.
Federal Program: Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) [AL #84.007], Federal Work-Study Program [AL #84.033], Federal Pell Grant Program [AL #84.063], and Federal Direct Student Loans [AL #84.268]. Criteria: Per CFR 668.14(22)(1) An institution will not provide any commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based in any part, directly or indirectly, upon success in securing enrollments or the aware of financial aid, to any person or entity who is engaged in any student recruitment or admission activity, or in making decisions regarding the award of title IV, HEA program funds. Condition: The Vice President of recruitment was paid a performance bonus of $9,000 based on completing a defense which included his recruitment activities for the year. Cause: The Academy gave all executive positions a bonus during the year but required them to complete a defense based on their current year accomplishments. Effect: The Academy paid a $9,000 bonus based on securing enrollments. Questioned Costs: $9,000 Context: This is not a systemic problem. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the Academy review their bonus process and consider awarding blanket bonuses not based on performance. Views of Responsible Officials: For the executive bonuses, the Academy will award a blanket bonus based on a review from the executives’ team members and manager, which provides feedback on overall leadership and communication skills associated with the teams being managed by the Academy executives. The review will not include any data regarding attaining certain metric related to recruitment and attaining any financial aid goals.
Federal Program: Federal Direct Student Loans [AL #84.268]. Criteria: Per the Federal Student Aid Handbook, a leave of absence must meet certain conditions to be counted as a temporary interruption in a student’s education instead of being counted as a withdrawal requiring a school to perform an R2T4 calculation. If an LOA does not meet the conditions for an approved leave of absence, the student is considered to have ceased attendance and to have withdrawn from the school, and the school is required to perform an R2T4 calculation. Condition: 1 out of 17 students selected for enrollment reporting was incorrectly determined and reported as having a leave of absence. Additionally, 1 out of 6 students selected for return of funds testing was incorrectly determined and reported as having a leave of absence. Neither of the students met the conditions for an approved leave of absence and therefore should have been reported as withdrawn from the Academy. Cause: Both students mentioned to registrar they were considering a leave of absence. Once the semester ended, the Academy issued an administrative leave of absence. Effect: The Academy incorrectly reported two students as having a leave of absence when they should have been reported as withdrawn from the Academy. Questioned Costs: None Context: This is not a systemic problem. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the Academy review their policy and procedures with regards to reporting leave of absences for students to ensure they meet the requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: When the leave of absence (LOA) notices are sent by the Registrar to Financial Aid, the Registrar will provide confirmation to Financial Aid the proper approved LOA criteria has been reviewed.
Federal Program: Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) [AL #84.007], Federal Work-Study Program [AL #84.033], Federal Pell Grant Program [AL #84.063], and Federal Direct Student Loans [AL #84.268]. Criteria: Per CFR 668.14(22)(1) An institution will not provide any commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based in any part, directly or indirectly, upon success in securing enrollments or the aware of financial aid, to any person or entity who is engaged in any student recruitment or admission activity, or in making decisions regarding the award of title IV, HEA program funds. Condition: The Vice President of recruitment was paid a performance bonus of $9,000 based on completing a defense which included his recruitment activities for the year. Cause: The Academy gave all executive positions a bonus during the year but required them to complete a defense based on their current year accomplishments. Effect: The Academy paid a $9,000 bonus based on securing enrollments. Questioned Costs: $9,000 Context: This is not a systemic problem. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the Academy review their bonus process and consider awarding blanket bonuses not based on performance. Views of Responsible Officials: For the executive bonuses, the Academy will award a blanket bonus based on a review from the executives’ team members and manager, which provides feedback on overall leadership and communication skills associated with the teams being managed by the Academy executives. The review will not include any data regarding attaining certain metric related to recruitment and attaining any financial aid goals.
Federal Program: Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) [AL #84.007], Federal Work-Study Program [AL #84.033], Federal Pell Grant Program [AL #84.063], and Federal Direct Student Loans [AL #84.268]. Criteria: Per CFR 668.14(22)(1) An institution will not provide any commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based in any part, directly or indirectly, upon success in securing enrollments or the aware of financial aid, to any person or entity who is engaged in any student recruitment or admission activity, or in making decisions regarding the award of title IV, HEA program funds. Condition: The Vice President of recruitment was paid a performance bonus of $9,000 based on completing a defense which included his recruitment activities for the year. Cause: The Academy gave all executive positions a bonus during the year but required them to complete a defense based on their current year accomplishments. Effect: The Academy paid a $9,000 bonus based on securing enrollments. Questioned Costs: $9,000 Context: This is not a systemic problem. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the Academy review their bonus process and consider awarding blanket bonuses not based on performance. Views of Responsible Officials: For the executive bonuses, the Academy will award a blanket bonus based on a review from the executives’ team members and manager, which provides feedback on overall leadership and communication skills associated with the teams being managed by the Academy executives. The review will not include any data regarding attaining certain metric related to recruitment and attaining any financial aid goals.
Federal Program: Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) [AL #84.007], Federal Work-Study Program [AL #84.033], Federal Pell Grant Program [AL #84.063], and Federal Direct Student Loans [AL #84.268]. Criteria: Per CFR 668.14(22)(1) An institution will not provide any commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based in any part, directly or indirectly, upon success in securing enrollments or the aware of financial aid, to any person or entity who is engaged in any student recruitment or admission activity, or in making decisions regarding the award of title IV, HEA program funds. Condition: The Vice President of recruitment was paid a performance bonus of $9,000 based on completing a defense which included his recruitment activities for the year. Cause: The Academy gave all executive positions a bonus during the year but required them to complete a defense based on their current year accomplishments. Effect: The Academy paid a $9,000 bonus based on securing enrollments. Questioned Costs: $9,000 Context: This is not a systemic problem. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the Academy review their bonus process and consider awarding blanket bonuses not based on performance. Views of Responsible Officials: For the executive bonuses, the Academy will award a blanket bonus based on a review from the executives’ team members and manager, which provides feedback on overall leadership and communication skills associated with the teams being managed by the Academy executives. The review will not include any data regarding attaining certain metric related to recruitment and attaining any financial aid goals.