Inaccurate FISAP Reporting - SFA - MSU - The Montana State University – Bozeman partially concurs. The University concurs that additional efforts can be made to ensure data elements are reported accurately. The University has operated with transparency regarding known challenges in validating the FI...
Inaccurate FISAP Reporting - SFA - MSU - The Montana State University – Bozeman partially concurs. The University concurs that additional efforts can be made to ensure data elements are reported accurately. The University has operated with transparency regarding known challenges in validating the FISAP report with the Federal Student Aid office for the Federal Perkins Loan program dating back to 2019. Reporting for the Perkins Loan, which has been discontinued, now focuses on repayment activity, and the December cash‑on‑hand update is accurate for the distribution of asset calculation. The Montana State University – Billings acknowledges that tuition and fee amounts reported on FISAP Part II, Section E, Lines 22a and 22b for award years 2022-23 and 2023-24 were based on estimates derived from undergraduate and graduate enrollment percentages rather than actual tuition and fee assessments as required by FISAP instructions. To correct this issue, the University will discontinue the use of formulated allocations and implement a process that uses actual tuition and mandatory fee assessment data for students reported in FISAP Part II, Section D. Financial Aid will work with Financial Services, Institutional Research and Business Services to develop a report that identifies actual assessed tuition and fees, net of applicable refunds, and separately reports undergraduate and graduate amounts. To prevent recurrence, the University will establish an independent review of the tuition and fee calculations before each FISAP submission. The review will verify that the reported amounts are based on actual student charges, properly classified by student level, and consistent with FISAP reporting requirements. These actions will ensure future FISAP submissions comply with federal reporting instructions and accurately reflect actual tuition and fee assessments for the reported student population. Responsible Party - James Broscheit, Director of Financial Aid, Montana State University - Bozeman Justin Beach, Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships, Montana State University - Billings Target Implementation Date - 10/31/2026