Audit 365458

FY End
2025-04-30
Total Expended
$23.77M
Findings
12
Programs
17
Organization: Andrews University (MI)
Year: 2025 Accepted: 2025-09-03

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
575409 2025-001 Significant Deficiency - N
575410 2025-001 Significant Deficiency - N
575411 2025-002 Significant Deficiency - N
575412 2025-002 Significant Deficiency - N
575413 2025-002 Significant Deficiency - N
575414 2025-002 Significant Deficiency - N
1151851 2025-001 Significant Deficiency - N
1151852 2025-001 Significant Deficiency - N
1151853 2025-002 Significant Deficiency - N
1151854 2025-002 Significant Deficiency - N
1151855 2025-002 Significant Deficiency - N
1151856 2025-002 Significant Deficiency - N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $19.33M Yes 2
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $2.55M Yes 2
84.031 Developmental Education Strategies for Native Americans and At-Risk Students: We Make World Changers $444,676 - 0
84.038 Federal Perkins Loan Program_federal Capital Contributions $339,049 Yes 0
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $243,863 Yes 1
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $185,708 Yes 1
12.630 Instrumentation for Purification and Analysis of Proteolytic Enzymes $133,892 - 0
43.001 Magnetosphere-Ionosphere Coupling of Small Scale Structures $113,283 - 0
47.050 Propagation and Dissipation of Electromagnetic Ion Cyclotron Waves in the Magnetosphere and Ionosphere $106,557 - 0
43.001 Determining the Relation Between Gps Radio Signal Scintillation and Plasma Conditions in Three Key Regions in the High-Latitude Ionosphere $105,631 - 0
47.050 Gem-Radiation Belt Losses Using Combined Global Hybrid and Test Particle Simulation $85,292 - 0
47.084 Excellence in Partnership with Industry, Academia, and New Discoveries $47,391 - 0
43.001 Investigating Magnetosphere-Ionosphere Coupling Associated with Flow Induced Alfven Wave Energy in the Magnetotail $34,631 - 0
47.049 National Research Experience for Undergraduates Program $33,389 - 0
43.001 Simulating Active Longitudes by Coupling Magnetograms with A Nonlinear Mhd Tachocline Model: A Data Assimilation Approach $10,780 - 0
47.050 Effects of Ionospheric Density Irregularities on High-Frequency Radio Wave Propagation $8,189 - 0
43.008 Role of Solar Wind Fluctuations on Solar Wind- Magnetosphere - Ionosphere Coupling Processes and Magnetotail Energetics $3,931 - 0

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Notes to SEFA

Title: Note 4: Federal Loan Program Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (Schedule) includes the federal award activity of Andrews University under programs of the federal government for the year ended April 30, 2025. The accompanying notes are an integral part of this Schedule. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of Andrews University, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets or cash flows of Andrews University. Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Andrews University has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The federal loan program listed subsequently is administered directly by the University, and balances and transactions relating to this program are included in the University’s consolidated financial statements. Loans outstanding at the beginning of the year and loans made during the year are included in the federal expenditures presented in the Schedule. The balance of loans outstanding at April 30, 2025, consists of: Federal Perkins Loans (84.038) - Balances outstanding at the end of the audit period were $275,734.

Finding Details

Information on the Federal Program – Department of Education, Student Financial Assistance Cluster, Federal Pell Grant Program, 84.063; Federal Direct Student Loan Program, 84.268. Program Year – May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025 Criteria or Specific Requirement – Special Tests and Provisions – Enrollment Reporting – Under the Pell grant and loan programs, colleges must complete and return within 30 days the Enrollment Reporting roster file. Once received, the institution must update for changes in student status, report the date the enrollment status was effective, enter the new anticipated completion date and submit the changes electronically through the batch method or the NSLDS web site. Institutions are responsible for timely reporting, whether they report directly or via a third-party servicer. Unless the school expects to complete its next roster within 60 days, the University must notify the lender or the guaranty agency within 30 days, if it discovers that a student who received a loan either did not enroll or ceased to be enrolled on at least a half-time basis. (Pell, 34 CFR Section 690.83(b)(2); Direct Loan, 34 CFR Section 685.309(2)(i)). Condition – Notification of the student status change (graduated, withdrew, less than half-time) did not reach the NSLDS within the required timeframe. Questioned Costs – None – nonmonetary finding Context – Out of a sample of 19 students from a population of 182 students who had changes in status during the year, NSLDS was not provided timely notification for five of the student status changes reviewed. Our sample was not, and was not intended to be, statistically valid. Cause – Information between the University and NSLDS was not updated timely. This could have been a result of the remittance schedule between the Clearinghouse and NSLDS not being properly established to allow for timely remittance. Effect – The status change was ultimately reported correctly to NSLDS but was not performed timely. Identification as a Repeat Finding – N/A Recommendation – We recommend the University ensure the remittance schedule is properly established to allow for timely remittance.
Information on the Federal Program – Department of Education, Student Financial Assistance Cluster, Federal Pell Grant Program, 84.063; Federal Direct Student Loan Program, 84.268. Program Year – May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025 Criteria or Specific Requirement – Special Tests and Provisions – Enrollment Reporting – Under the Pell grant and loan programs, colleges must complete and return within 30 days the Enrollment Reporting roster file. Once received, the institution must update for changes in student status, report the date the enrollment status was effective, enter the new anticipated completion date and submit the changes electronically through the batch method or the NSLDS web site. Institutions are responsible for timely reporting, whether they report directly or via a third-party servicer. Unless the school expects to complete its next roster within 60 days, the University must notify the lender or the guaranty agency within 30 days, if it discovers that a student who received a loan either did not enroll or ceased to be enrolled on at least a half-time basis. (Pell, 34 CFR Section 690.83(b)(2); Direct Loan, 34 CFR Section 685.309(2)(i)). Condition – Notification of the student status change (graduated, withdrew, less than half-time) did not reach the NSLDS within the required timeframe. Questioned Costs – None – nonmonetary finding Context – Out of a sample of 19 students from a population of 182 students who had changes in status during the year, NSLDS was not provided timely notification for five of the student status changes reviewed. Our sample was not, and was not intended to be, statistically valid. Cause – Information between the University and NSLDS was not updated timely. This could have been a result of the remittance schedule between the Clearinghouse and NSLDS not being properly established to allow for timely remittance. Effect – The status change was ultimately reported correctly to NSLDS but was not performed timely. Identification as a Repeat Finding – N/A Recommendation – We recommend the University ensure the remittance schedule is properly established to allow for timely remittance.
Information on the Federal Program – Department of Education, Student Financial Assistance Cluster, Federal Pell Grant Program, 84.063; Federal Work-Study Program, 84.033; Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program, 84.007; Federal Direct Student Loan Program. Program Year – May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025 Criteria or Specific Requirement – Special Tests and Provisions – Return of Title IV Funds – When a recipient of Title IV grant or loan assistance withdraws from an institution during a payment period or period of enrollment in which the recipient began attendance, the institution must determine the amount of Title IV aid earned by the student as of the student’s withdrawal date. If the total amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student is less than the amount that was disbursed to the student or on his or her behalf as of the date of the institution’s determination that the student withdrew, the difference must be returned to the Title IV programs as outlined in this section as soon as possible but no later than 45 days after the date of the institution’s determination that the student withdrew (34 CFR Sections 668.22(a)(1)-(3)). Condition – The return of unearned Title IV aid did not occur within the required timeframe. Questioned Costs – None – nonmonetary finding Context – Out of a sample of four students from a population of 38 students who withdrew during the year, unearned Title IV aid was not returned timely for two of the student calculations reviewed. Our sample was not, and was not intended to be, statistically valid. Cause – Student withdrawal information between the University and the student was not completed under the University’s standard process, which resulted in delays in the exit process and the return calculation performed. Effect – The unearned Title IV aid was ultimately calculated and returned correctly to the Department of Education, but return was not performed timely. Identification as a Repeat Finding – N/A Recommendation – We recommend the University ensure the process to return Title IV aid is properly followed to allow for the timely return of unearned Title IV aid.
Information on the Federal Program – Department of Education, Student Financial Assistance Cluster, Federal Pell Grant Program, 84.063; Federal Work-Study Program, 84.033; Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program, 84.007; Federal Direct Student Loan Program. Program Year – May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025 Criteria or Specific Requirement – Special Tests and Provisions – Return of Title IV Funds – When a recipient of Title IV grant or loan assistance withdraws from an institution during a payment period or period of enrollment in which the recipient began attendance, the institution must determine the amount of Title IV aid earned by the student as of the student’s withdrawal date. If the total amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student is less than the amount that was disbursed to the student or on his or her behalf as of the date of the institution’s determination that the student withdrew, the difference must be returned to the Title IV programs as outlined in this section as soon as possible but no later than 45 days after the date of the institution’s determination that the student withdrew (34 CFR Sections 668.22(a)(1)-(3)). Condition – The return of unearned Title IV aid did not occur within the required timeframe. Questioned Costs – None – nonmonetary finding Context – Out of a sample of four students from a population of 38 students who withdrew during the year, unearned Title IV aid was not returned timely for two of the student calculations reviewed. Our sample was not, and was not intended to be, statistically valid. Cause – Student withdrawal information between the University and the student was not completed under the University’s standard process, which resulted in delays in the exit process and the return calculation performed. Effect – The unearned Title IV aid was ultimately calculated and returned correctly to the Department of Education, but return was not performed timely. Identification as a Repeat Finding – N/A Recommendation – We recommend the University ensure the process to return Title IV aid is properly followed to allow for the timely return of unearned Title IV aid.
Information on the Federal Program – Department of Education, Student Financial Assistance Cluster, Federal Pell Grant Program, 84.063; Federal Work-Study Program, 84.033; Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program, 84.007; Federal Direct Student Loan Program. Program Year – May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025 Criteria or Specific Requirement – Special Tests and Provisions – Return of Title IV Funds – When a recipient of Title IV grant or loan assistance withdraws from an institution during a payment period or period of enrollment in which the recipient began attendance, the institution must determine the amount of Title IV aid earned by the student as of the student’s withdrawal date. If the total amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student is less than the amount that was disbursed to the student or on his or her behalf as of the date of the institution’s determination that the student withdrew, the difference must be returned to the Title IV programs as outlined in this section as soon as possible but no later than 45 days after the date of the institution’s determination that the student withdrew (34 CFR Sections 668.22(a)(1)-(3)). Condition – The return of unearned Title IV aid did not occur within the required timeframe. Questioned Costs – None – nonmonetary finding Context – Out of a sample of four students from a population of 38 students who withdrew during the year, unearned Title IV aid was not returned timely for two of the student calculations reviewed. Our sample was not, and was not intended to be, statistically valid. Cause – Student withdrawal information between the University and the student was not completed under the University’s standard process, which resulted in delays in the exit process and the return calculation performed. Effect – The unearned Title IV aid was ultimately calculated and returned correctly to the Department of Education, but return was not performed timely. Identification as a Repeat Finding – N/A Recommendation – We recommend the University ensure the process to return Title IV aid is properly followed to allow for the timely return of unearned Title IV aid.
Information on the Federal Program – Department of Education, Student Financial Assistance Cluster, Federal Pell Grant Program, 84.063; Federal Work-Study Program, 84.033; Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program, 84.007; Federal Direct Student Loan Program. Program Year – May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025 Criteria or Specific Requirement – Special Tests and Provisions – Return of Title IV Funds – When a recipient of Title IV grant or loan assistance withdraws from an institution during a payment period or period of enrollment in which the recipient began attendance, the institution must determine the amount of Title IV aid earned by the student as of the student’s withdrawal date. If the total amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student is less than the amount that was disbursed to the student or on his or her behalf as of the date of the institution’s determination that the student withdrew, the difference must be returned to the Title IV programs as outlined in this section as soon as possible but no later than 45 days after the date of the institution’s determination that the student withdrew (34 CFR Sections 668.22(a)(1)-(3)). Condition – The return of unearned Title IV aid did not occur within the required timeframe. Questioned Costs – None – nonmonetary finding Context – Out of a sample of four students from a population of 38 students who withdrew during the year, unearned Title IV aid was not returned timely for two of the student calculations reviewed. Our sample was not, and was not intended to be, statistically valid. Cause – Student withdrawal information between the University and the student was not completed under the University’s standard process, which resulted in delays in the exit process and the return calculation performed. Effect – The unearned Title IV aid was ultimately calculated and returned correctly to the Department of Education, but return was not performed timely. Identification as a Repeat Finding – N/A Recommendation – We recommend the University ensure the process to return Title IV aid is properly followed to allow for the timely return of unearned Title IV aid.
Information on the Federal Program – Department of Education, Student Financial Assistance Cluster, Federal Pell Grant Program, 84.063; Federal Direct Student Loan Program, 84.268. Program Year – May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025 Criteria or Specific Requirement – Special Tests and Provisions – Enrollment Reporting – Under the Pell grant and loan programs, colleges must complete and return within 30 days the Enrollment Reporting roster file. Once received, the institution must update for changes in student status, report the date the enrollment status was effective, enter the new anticipated completion date and submit the changes electronically through the batch method or the NSLDS web site. Institutions are responsible for timely reporting, whether they report directly or via a third-party servicer. Unless the school expects to complete its next roster within 60 days, the University must notify the lender or the guaranty agency within 30 days, if it discovers that a student who received a loan either did not enroll or ceased to be enrolled on at least a half-time basis. (Pell, 34 CFR Section 690.83(b)(2); Direct Loan, 34 CFR Section 685.309(2)(i)). Condition – Notification of the student status change (graduated, withdrew, less than half-time) did not reach the NSLDS within the required timeframe. Questioned Costs – None – nonmonetary finding Context – Out of a sample of 19 students from a population of 182 students who had changes in status during the year, NSLDS was not provided timely notification for five of the student status changes reviewed. Our sample was not, and was not intended to be, statistically valid. Cause – Information between the University and NSLDS was not updated timely. This could have been a result of the remittance schedule between the Clearinghouse and NSLDS not being properly established to allow for timely remittance. Effect – The status change was ultimately reported correctly to NSLDS but was not performed timely. Identification as a Repeat Finding – N/A Recommendation – We recommend the University ensure the remittance schedule is properly established to allow for timely remittance.
Information on the Federal Program – Department of Education, Student Financial Assistance Cluster, Federal Pell Grant Program, 84.063; Federal Direct Student Loan Program, 84.268. Program Year – May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025 Criteria or Specific Requirement – Special Tests and Provisions – Enrollment Reporting – Under the Pell grant and loan programs, colleges must complete and return within 30 days the Enrollment Reporting roster file. Once received, the institution must update for changes in student status, report the date the enrollment status was effective, enter the new anticipated completion date and submit the changes electronically through the batch method or the NSLDS web site. Institutions are responsible for timely reporting, whether they report directly or via a third-party servicer. Unless the school expects to complete its next roster within 60 days, the University must notify the lender or the guaranty agency within 30 days, if it discovers that a student who received a loan either did not enroll or ceased to be enrolled on at least a half-time basis. (Pell, 34 CFR Section 690.83(b)(2); Direct Loan, 34 CFR Section 685.309(2)(i)). Condition – Notification of the student status change (graduated, withdrew, less than half-time) did not reach the NSLDS within the required timeframe. Questioned Costs – None – nonmonetary finding Context – Out of a sample of 19 students from a population of 182 students who had changes in status during the year, NSLDS was not provided timely notification for five of the student status changes reviewed. Our sample was not, and was not intended to be, statistically valid. Cause – Information between the University and NSLDS was not updated timely. This could have been a result of the remittance schedule between the Clearinghouse and NSLDS not being properly established to allow for timely remittance. Effect – The status change was ultimately reported correctly to NSLDS but was not performed timely. Identification as a Repeat Finding – N/A Recommendation – We recommend the University ensure the remittance schedule is properly established to allow for timely remittance.
Information on the Federal Program – Department of Education, Student Financial Assistance Cluster, Federal Pell Grant Program, 84.063; Federal Work-Study Program, 84.033; Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program, 84.007; Federal Direct Student Loan Program. Program Year – May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025 Criteria or Specific Requirement – Special Tests and Provisions – Return of Title IV Funds – When a recipient of Title IV grant or loan assistance withdraws from an institution during a payment period or period of enrollment in which the recipient began attendance, the institution must determine the amount of Title IV aid earned by the student as of the student’s withdrawal date. If the total amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student is less than the amount that was disbursed to the student or on his or her behalf as of the date of the institution’s determination that the student withdrew, the difference must be returned to the Title IV programs as outlined in this section as soon as possible but no later than 45 days after the date of the institution’s determination that the student withdrew (34 CFR Sections 668.22(a)(1)-(3)). Condition – The return of unearned Title IV aid did not occur within the required timeframe. Questioned Costs – None – nonmonetary finding Context – Out of a sample of four students from a population of 38 students who withdrew during the year, unearned Title IV aid was not returned timely for two of the student calculations reviewed. Our sample was not, and was not intended to be, statistically valid. Cause – Student withdrawal information between the University and the student was not completed under the University’s standard process, which resulted in delays in the exit process and the return calculation performed. Effect – The unearned Title IV aid was ultimately calculated and returned correctly to the Department of Education, but return was not performed timely. Identification as a Repeat Finding – N/A Recommendation – We recommend the University ensure the process to return Title IV aid is properly followed to allow for the timely return of unearned Title IV aid.
Information on the Federal Program – Department of Education, Student Financial Assistance Cluster, Federal Pell Grant Program, 84.063; Federal Work-Study Program, 84.033; Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program, 84.007; Federal Direct Student Loan Program. Program Year – May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025 Criteria or Specific Requirement – Special Tests and Provisions – Return of Title IV Funds – When a recipient of Title IV grant or loan assistance withdraws from an institution during a payment period or period of enrollment in which the recipient began attendance, the institution must determine the amount of Title IV aid earned by the student as of the student’s withdrawal date. If the total amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student is less than the amount that was disbursed to the student or on his or her behalf as of the date of the institution’s determination that the student withdrew, the difference must be returned to the Title IV programs as outlined in this section as soon as possible but no later than 45 days after the date of the institution’s determination that the student withdrew (34 CFR Sections 668.22(a)(1)-(3)). Condition – The return of unearned Title IV aid did not occur within the required timeframe. Questioned Costs – None – nonmonetary finding Context – Out of a sample of four students from a population of 38 students who withdrew during the year, unearned Title IV aid was not returned timely for two of the student calculations reviewed. Our sample was not, and was not intended to be, statistically valid. Cause – Student withdrawal information between the University and the student was not completed under the University’s standard process, which resulted in delays in the exit process and the return calculation performed. Effect – The unearned Title IV aid was ultimately calculated and returned correctly to the Department of Education, but return was not performed timely. Identification as a Repeat Finding – N/A Recommendation – We recommend the University ensure the process to return Title IV aid is properly followed to allow for the timely return of unearned Title IV aid.
Information on the Federal Program – Department of Education, Student Financial Assistance Cluster, Federal Pell Grant Program, 84.063; Federal Work-Study Program, 84.033; Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program, 84.007; Federal Direct Student Loan Program. Program Year – May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025 Criteria or Specific Requirement – Special Tests and Provisions – Return of Title IV Funds – When a recipient of Title IV grant or loan assistance withdraws from an institution during a payment period or period of enrollment in which the recipient began attendance, the institution must determine the amount of Title IV aid earned by the student as of the student’s withdrawal date. If the total amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student is less than the amount that was disbursed to the student or on his or her behalf as of the date of the institution’s determination that the student withdrew, the difference must be returned to the Title IV programs as outlined in this section as soon as possible but no later than 45 days after the date of the institution’s determination that the student withdrew (34 CFR Sections 668.22(a)(1)-(3)). Condition – The return of unearned Title IV aid did not occur within the required timeframe. Questioned Costs – None – nonmonetary finding Context – Out of a sample of four students from a population of 38 students who withdrew during the year, unearned Title IV aid was not returned timely for two of the student calculations reviewed. Our sample was not, and was not intended to be, statistically valid. Cause – Student withdrawal information between the University and the student was not completed under the University’s standard process, which resulted in delays in the exit process and the return calculation performed. Effect – The unearned Title IV aid was ultimately calculated and returned correctly to the Department of Education, but return was not performed timely. Identification as a Repeat Finding – N/A Recommendation – We recommend the University ensure the process to return Title IV aid is properly followed to allow for the timely return of unearned Title IV aid.
Information on the Federal Program – Department of Education, Student Financial Assistance Cluster, Federal Pell Grant Program, 84.063; Federal Work-Study Program, 84.033; Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program, 84.007; Federal Direct Student Loan Program. Program Year – May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025 Criteria or Specific Requirement – Special Tests and Provisions – Return of Title IV Funds – When a recipient of Title IV grant or loan assistance withdraws from an institution during a payment period or period of enrollment in which the recipient began attendance, the institution must determine the amount of Title IV aid earned by the student as of the student’s withdrawal date. If the total amount of Title IV assistance earned by the student is less than the amount that was disbursed to the student or on his or her behalf as of the date of the institution’s determination that the student withdrew, the difference must be returned to the Title IV programs as outlined in this section as soon as possible but no later than 45 days after the date of the institution’s determination that the student withdrew (34 CFR Sections 668.22(a)(1)-(3)). Condition – The return of unearned Title IV aid did not occur within the required timeframe. Questioned Costs – None – nonmonetary finding Context – Out of a sample of four students from a population of 38 students who withdrew during the year, unearned Title IV aid was not returned timely for two of the student calculations reviewed. Our sample was not, and was not intended to be, statistically valid. Cause – Student withdrawal information between the University and the student was not completed under the University’s standard process, which resulted in delays in the exit process and the return calculation performed. Effect – The unearned Title IV aid was ultimately calculated and returned correctly to the Department of Education, but return was not performed timely. Identification as a Repeat Finding – N/A Recommendation – We recommend the University ensure the process to return Title IV aid is properly followed to allow for the timely return of unearned Title IV aid.