Reference Number 2022-01?Return of Title IV FundsFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Returns of Title IV funds are required to be deposited or transferred into the Student Financial Aid account or electronic fund transfers initiated to Department of Education as soon as possible, but no later than 45 days after the date the institution determines that the student withdrew.Statement of Condition?From a sample of six students with required Title IV returns, one student was identified for which the Title IV funds were not returned within the required time frame.Questioned Costs?None.Effect?Robert Morris University (the ?University?) did not return the Title IV funds within the required timeline (45 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year; as a result, once a student withdrew, it was not automatically communicated to the financial aid office and, as a result, refunds were not processed in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should revise its existing policies and procedures to allow sufficient time for communicating student withdraws and identifying return of Title IV funds within the prescribed timeline.Management?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.
Reference Number 2022-01?Return of Title IV FundsFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Returns of Title IV funds are required to be deposited or transferred into the Student Financial Aid account or electronic fund transfers initiated to Department of Education as soon as possible, but no later than 45 days after the date the institution determines that the student withdrew.Statement of Condition?From a sample of six students with required Title IV returns, one student was identified for which the Title IV funds were not returned within the required time frame.Questioned Costs?None.Effect?Robert Morris University (the ?University?) did not return the Title IV funds within the required timeline (45 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year; as a result, once a student withdrew, it was not automatically communicated to the financial aid office and, as a result, refunds were not processed in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should revise its existing policies and procedures to allow sufficient time for communicating student withdraws and identifying return of Title IV funds within the prescribed timeline.Management?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.
Reference Number 2022-01?Return of Title IV FundsFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Returns of Title IV funds are required to be deposited or transferred into the Student Financial Aid account or electronic fund transfers initiated to Department of Education as soon as possible, but no later than 45 days after the date the institution determines that the student withdrew.Statement of Condition?From a sample of six students with required Title IV returns, one student was identified for which the Title IV funds were not returned within the required time frame.Questioned Costs?None.Effect?Robert Morris University (the ?University?) did not return the Title IV funds within the required timeline (45 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year; as a result, once a student withdrew, it was not automatically communicated to the financial aid office and, as a result, refunds were not processed in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should revise its existing policies and procedures to allow sufficient time for communicating student withdraws and identifying return of Title IV funds within the prescribed timeline.Management?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.
Reference Number 2022-01?Return of Title IV FundsFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Returns of Title IV funds are required to be deposited or transferred into the Student Financial Aid account or electronic fund transfers initiated to Department of Education as soon as possible, but no later than 45 days after the date the institution determines that the student withdrew.Statement of Condition?From a sample of six students with required Title IV returns, one student was identified for which the Title IV funds were not returned within the required time frame.Questioned Costs?None.Effect?Robert Morris University (the ?University?) did not return the Title IV funds within the required timeline (45 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year; as a result, once a student withdrew, it was not automatically communicated to the financial aid office and, as a result, refunds were not processed in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should revise its existing policies and procedures to allow sufficient time for communicating student withdraws and identifying return of Title IV funds within the prescribed timeline.Management?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.
Reference Number 2022-01?Return of Title IV FundsFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Returns of Title IV funds are required to be deposited or transferred into the Student Financial Aid account or electronic fund transfers initiated to Department of Education as soon as possible, but no later than 45 days after the date the institution determines that the student withdrew.Statement of Condition?From a sample of six students with required Title IV returns, one student was identified for which the Title IV funds were not returned within the required time frame.Questioned Costs?None.Effect?Robert Morris University (the ?University?) did not return the Title IV funds within the required timeline (45 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year; as a result, once a student withdrew, it was not automatically communicated to the financial aid office and, as a result, refunds were not processed in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should revise its existing policies and procedures to allow sufficient time for communicating student withdraws and identifying return of Title IV funds within the prescribed timeline.Management?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.
Reference Number 2022-01?Return of Title IV FundsFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Returns of Title IV funds are required to be deposited or transferred into the Student Financial Aid account or electronic fund transfers initiated to Department of Education as soon as possible, but no later than 45 days after the date the institution determines that the student withdrew.Statement of Condition?From a sample of six students with required Title IV returns, one student was identified for which the Title IV funds were not returned within the required time frame.Questioned Costs?None.Effect?Robert Morris University (the ?University?) did not return the Title IV funds within the required timeline (45 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year; as a result, once a student withdrew, it was not automatically communicated to the financial aid office and, as a result, refunds were not processed in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should revise its existing policies and procedures to allow sufficient time for communicating student withdraws and identifying return of Title IV funds within the prescribed timeline.Management?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.
Reference Number 2022-02?Enrollment ReportingFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Institutions are required to report enrollment information under the Pell grant and the Direct and FFEL loan programs via the National Student Loan Data System (?NSLDS?) per OMB No. 1845-0035. Institutions must complete and return within 15 days the Enrollment Reporting roster file placed in their Student Aid Internet Gateway (?SAIG?) mailboxes sent by ED via NSLDS (per OMB No. 1845-0002). An institution determines how often it receives the Enrollment Reporting roster file with the default set at a minimum of every 60 days. Once received, the institution must update for changes in the enrollment data elements for the Campus Record and the Program Record identified above, and submit the changes electronically through the batch method, spreadsheet submittal, or via the NSLDS.Statement of Condition?From a sample of forty students who had changes in enrollment status during the current academic year, five students were identified to have enrollment changes reported to the NSLDS outside of the required time frame (minimum of 60 days).Questioned Costs?None.Effect?The University did not report changes in student enrollment data within the required timeline (60 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year. During the period of implementation, there were delays and discrepancies in reports that resulted in some enrollment changes not being reported in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should ensure that reporting of enrollment changes to the NSLDS is performed timely and accurately in accordance with OMB regulationsManagement?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.
Reference Number 2022-02?Enrollment ReportingFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Institutions are required to report enrollment information under the Pell grant and the Direct and FFEL loan programs via the National Student Loan Data System (?NSLDS?) per OMB No. 1845-0035. Institutions must complete and return within 15 days the Enrollment Reporting roster file placed in their Student Aid Internet Gateway (?SAIG?) mailboxes sent by ED via NSLDS (per OMB No. 1845-0002). An institution determines how often it receives the Enrollment Reporting roster file with the default set at a minimum of every 60 days. Once received, the institution must update for changes in the enrollment data elements for the Campus Record and the Program Record identified above, and submit the changes electronically through the batch method, spreadsheet submittal, or via the NSLDS.Statement of Condition?From a sample of forty students who had changes in enrollment status during the current academic year, five students were identified to have enrollment changes reported to the NSLDS outside of the required time frame (minimum of 60 days).Questioned Costs?None.Effect?The University did not report changes in student enrollment data within the required timeline (60 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year. During the period of implementation, there were delays and discrepancies in reports that resulted in some enrollment changes not being reported in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should ensure that reporting of enrollment changes to the NSLDS is performed timely and accurately in accordance with OMB regulationsManagement?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.
Reference Number 2022-02?Enrollment ReportingFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Institutions are required to report enrollment information under the Pell grant and the Direct and FFEL loan programs via the National Student Loan Data System (?NSLDS?) per OMB No. 1845-0035. Institutions must complete and return within 15 days the Enrollment Reporting roster file placed in their Student Aid Internet Gateway (?SAIG?) mailboxes sent by ED via NSLDS (per OMB No. 1845-0002). An institution determines how often it receives the Enrollment Reporting roster file with the default set at a minimum of every 60 days. Once received, the institution must update for changes in the enrollment data elements for the Campus Record and the Program Record identified above, and submit the changes electronically through the batch method, spreadsheet submittal, or via the NSLDS.Statement of Condition?From a sample of forty students who had changes in enrollment status during the current academic year, five students were identified to have enrollment changes reported to the NSLDS outside of the required time frame (minimum of 60 days).Questioned Costs?None.Effect?The University did not report changes in student enrollment data within the required timeline (60 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year. During the period of implementation, there were delays and discrepancies in reports that resulted in some enrollment changes not being reported in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should ensure that reporting of enrollment changes to the NSLDS is performed timely and accurately in accordance with OMB regulationsManagement?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.
Reference Number 2022-02?Enrollment ReportingFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Institutions are required to report enrollment information under the Pell grant and the Direct and FFEL loan programs via the National Student Loan Data System (?NSLDS?) per OMB No. 1845-0035. Institutions must complete and return within 15 days the Enrollment Reporting roster file placed in their Student Aid Internet Gateway (?SAIG?) mailboxes sent by ED via NSLDS (per OMB No. 1845-0002). An institution determines how often it receives the Enrollment Reporting roster file with the default set at a minimum of every 60 days. Once received, the institution must update for changes in the enrollment data elements for the Campus Record and the Program Record identified above, and submit the changes electronically through the batch method, spreadsheet submittal, or via the NSLDS.Statement of Condition?From a sample of forty students who had changes in enrollment status during the current academic year, five students were identified to have enrollment changes reported to the NSLDS outside of the required time frame (minimum of 60 days).Questioned Costs?None.Effect?The University did not report changes in student enrollment data within the required timeline (60 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year. During the period of implementation, there were delays and discrepancies in reports that resulted in some enrollment changes not being reported in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should ensure that reporting of enrollment changes to the NSLDS is performed timely and accurately in accordance with OMB regulationsManagement?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.
Reference Number 2022-01?Return of Title IV FundsFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Returns of Title IV funds are required to be deposited or transferred into the Student Financial Aid account or electronic fund transfers initiated to Department of Education as soon as possible, but no later than 45 days after the date the institution determines that the student withdrew.Statement of Condition?From a sample of six students with required Title IV returns, one student was identified for which the Title IV funds were not returned within the required time frame.Questioned Costs?None.Effect?Robert Morris University (the ?University?) did not return the Title IV funds within the required timeline (45 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year; as a result, once a student withdrew, it was not automatically communicated to the financial aid office and, as a result, refunds were not processed in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should revise its existing policies and procedures to allow sufficient time for communicating student withdraws and identifying return of Title IV funds within the prescribed timeline.Management?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.
Reference Number 2022-01?Return of Title IV FundsFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Returns of Title IV funds are required to be deposited or transferred into the Student Financial Aid account or electronic fund transfers initiated to Department of Education as soon as possible, but no later than 45 days after the date the institution determines that the student withdrew.Statement of Condition?From a sample of six students with required Title IV returns, one student was identified for which the Title IV funds were not returned within the required time frame.Questioned Costs?None.Effect?Robert Morris University (the ?University?) did not return the Title IV funds within the required timeline (45 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year; as a result, once a student withdrew, it was not automatically communicated to the financial aid office and, as a result, refunds were not processed in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should revise its existing policies and procedures to allow sufficient time for communicating student withdraws and identifying return of Title IV funds within the prescribed timeline.Management?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.
Reference Number 2022-01?Return of Title IV FundsFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Returns of Title IV funds are required to be deposited or transferred into the Student Financial Aid account or electronic fund transfers initiated to Department of Education as soon as possible, but no later than 45 days after the date the institution determines that the student withdrew.Statement of Condition?From a sample of six students with required Title IV returns, one student was identified for which the Title IV funds were not returned within the required time frame.Questioned Costs?None.Effect?Robert Morris University (the ?University?) did not return the Title IV funds within the required timeline (45 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year; as a result, once a student withdrew, it was not automatically communicated to the financial aid office and, as a result, refunds were not processed in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should revise its existing policies and procedures to allow sufficient time for communicating student withdraws and identifying return of Title IV funds within the prescribed timeline.Management?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.
Reference Number 2022-01?Return of Title IV FundsFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Returns of Title IV funds are required to be deposited or transferred into the Student Financial Aid account or electronic fund transfers initiated to Department of Education as soon as possible, but no later than 45 days after the date the institution determines that the student withdrew.Statement of Condition?From a sample of six students with required Title IV returns, one student was identified for which the Title IV funds were not returned within the required time frame.Questioned Costs?None.Effect?Robert Morris University (the ?University?) did not return the Title IV funds within the required timeline (45 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year; as a result, once a student withdrew, it was not automatically communicated to the financial aid office and, as a result, refunds were not processed in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should revise its existing policies and procedures to allow sufficient time for communicating student withdraws and identifying return of Title IV funds within the prescribed timeline.Management?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.
Reference Number 2022-01?Return of Title IV FundsFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Returns of Title IV funds are required to be deposited or transferred into the Student Financial Aid account or electronic fund transfers initiated to Department of Education as soon as possible, but no later than 45 days after the date the institution determines that the student withdrew.Statement of Condition?From a sample of six students with required Title IV returns, one student was identified for which the Title IV funds were not returned within the required time frame.Questioned Costs?None.Effect?Robert Morris University (the ?University?) did not return the Title IV funds within the required timeline (45 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year; as a result, once a student withdrew, it was not automatically communicated to the financial aid office and, as a result, refunds were not processed in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should revise its existing policies and procedures to allow sufficient time for communicating student withdraws and identifying return of Title IV funds within the prescribed timeline.Management?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.
Reference Number 2022-01?Return of Title IV FundsFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Returns of Title IV funds are required to be deposited or transferred into the Student Financial Aid account or electronic fund transfers initiated to Department of Education as soon as possible, but no later than 45 days after the date the institution determines that the student withdrew.Statement of Condition?From a sample of six students with required Title IV returns, one student was identified for which the Title IV funds were not returned within the required time frame.Questioned Costs?None.Effect?Robert Morris University (the ?University?) did not return the Title IV funds within the required timeline (45 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year; as a result, once a student withdrew, it was not automatically communicated to the financial aid office and, as a result, refunds were not processed in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should revise its existing policies and procedures to allow sufficient time for communicating student withdraws and identifying return of Title IV funds within the prescribed timeline.Management?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.
Reference Number 2022-02?Enrollment ReportingFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Institutions are required to report enrollment information under the Pell grant and the Direct and FFEL loan programs via the National Student Loan Data System (?NSLDS?) per OMB No. 1845-0035. Institutions must complete and return within 15 days the Enrollment Reporting roster file placed in their Student Aid Internet Gateway (?SAIG?) mailboxes sent by ED via NSLDS (per OMB No. 1845-0002). An institution determines how often it receives the Enrollment Reporting roster file with the default set at a minimum of every 60 days. Once received, the institution must update for changes in the enrollment data elements for the Campus Record and the Program Record identified above, and submit the changes electronically through the batch method, spreadsheet submittal, or via the NSLDS.Statement of Condition?From a sample of forty students who had changes in enrollment status during the current academic year, five students were identified to have enrollment changes reported to the NSLDS outside of the required time frame (minimum of 60 days).Questioned Costs?None.Effect?The University did not report changes in student enrollment data within the required timeline (60 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year. During the period of implementation, there were delays and discrepancies in reports that resulted in some enrollment changes not being reported in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should ensure that reporting of enrollment changes to the NSLDS is performed timely and accurately in accordance with OMB regulationsManagement?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.
Reference Number 2022-02?Enrollment ReportingFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Institutions are required to report enrollment information under the Pell grant and the Direct and FFEL loan programs via the National Student Loan Data System (?NSLDS?) per OMB No. 1845-0035. Institutions must complete and return within 15 days the Enrollment Reporting roster file placed in their Student Aid Internet Gateway (?SAIG?) mailboxes sent by ED via NSLDS (per OMB No. 1845-0002). An institution determines how often it receives the Enrollment Reporting roster file with the default set at a minimum of every 60 days. Once received, the institution must update for changes in the enrollment data elements for the Campus Record and the Program Record identified above, and submit the changes electronically through the batch method, spreadsheet submittal, or via the NSLDS.Statement of Condition?From a sample of forty students who had changes in enrollment status during the current academic year, five students were identified to have enrollment changes reported to the NSLDS outside of the required time frame (minimum of 60 days).Questioned Costs?None.Effect?The University did not report changes in student enrollment data within the required timeline (60 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year. During the period of implementation, there were delays and discrepancies in reports that resulted in some enrollment changes not being reported in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should ensure that reporting of enrollment changes to the NSLDS is performed timely and accurately in accordance with OMB regulationsManagement?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.
Reference Number 2022-02?Enrollment ReportingFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Institutions are required to report enrollment information under the Pell grant and the Direct and FFEL loan programs via the National Student Loan Data System (?NSLDS?) per OMB No. 1845-0035. Institutions must complete and return within 15 days the Enrollment Reporting roster file placed in their Student Aid Internet Gateway (?SAIG?) mailboxes sent by ED via NSLDS (per OMB No. 1845-0002). An institution determines how often it receives the Enrollment Reporting roster file with the default set at a minimum of every 60 days. Once received, the institution must update for changes in the enrollment data elements for the Campus Record and the Program Record identified above, and submit the changes electronically through the batch method, spreadsheet submittal, or via the NSLDS.Statement of Condition?From a sample of forty students who had changes in enrollment status during the current academic year, five students were identified to have enrollment changes reported to the NSLDS outside of the required time frame (minimum of 60 days).Questioned Costs?None.Effect?The University did not report changes in student enrollment data within the required timeline (60 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year. During the period of implementation, there were delays and discrepancies in reports that resulted in some enrollment changes not being reported in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should ensure that reporting of enrollment changes to the NSLDS is performed timely and accurately in accordance with OMB regulationsManagement?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.
Reference Number 2022-02?Enrollment ReportingFederal Program and Assistance Listing Number (ALN) ?Student Financial Aid Cluster.Criteria?Institutions are required to report enrollment information under the Pell grant and the Direct and FFEL loan programs via the National Student Loan Data System (?NSLDS?) per OMB No. 1845-0035. Institutions must complete and return within 15 days the Enrollment Reporting roster file placed in their Student Aid Internet Gateway (?SAIG?) mailboxes sent by ED via NSLDS (per OMB No. 1845-0002). An institution determines how often it receives the Enrollment Reporting roster file with the default set at a minimum of every 60 days. Once received, the institution must update for changes in the enrollment data elements for the Campus Record and the Program Record identified above, and submit the changes electronically through the batch method, spreadsheet submittal, or via the NSLDS.Statement of Condition?From a sample of forty students who had changes in enrollment status during the current academic year, five students were identified to have enrollment changes reported to the NSLDS outside of the required time frame (minimum of 60 days).Questioned Costs?None.Effect?The University did not report changes in student enrollment data within the required timeline (60 days).Underlying Cause?The University implemented a new information technology system in the current year. During the period of implementation, there were delays and discrepancies in reports that resulted in some enrollment changes not being reported in a timely manner.Recommendation?The University should ensure that reporting of enrollment changes to the NSLDS is performed timely and accurately in accordance with OMB regulationsManagement?s Views and Corrective Action Plan?Please refer to the University?s Corrective Action Plan for management?s view and corrective action plan.