Auditor Description of Condition and Effect. During our cost of attendance recalculation, we noted that for one student, an additional semester in which the student was not taking any classes was included in their calculation. As a result of this condition, the College overstated the student's finan...
Auditor Description of Condition and Effect. During our cost of attendance recalculation, we noted that for one student, an additional semester in which the student was not taking any classes was included in their calculation. As a result of this condition, the College overstated the student's financial need for the award year. However, no action was required by the College as the corrected cost of attendance still exceeded the student's awards. Auditor Recommendation. We recommend that the College implement a review process to ensure that all manual entries into the cost of attendance system are reviewed and approved by an independent second individual. Auditor Recommendation. We recommend that the College implement a review process to ensure that all manual entries into the cost of attendance system are reviewed and approved by an independent second individual. Corrective Action. Upon discovery of the cost of attendance calculation error, the College went through and determined that this was an isolated incident and had no impact on the amount of aid received by the student. To prevent a similar problem arising in the future, the College will implement a review process to have a second individual review and ensure the cost of attendance is being calculated accurately. Responsible Person. Michelle McNier, Director of Financial Aid. Anticipated Completion Date. June 30, 2026.