Finding: 2025-001 Federal Agency Name: U.S. Department of Education Assistance Listing Number(s): 84.007, 84.033, 84.038, 84.063, and 84.268. Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Finding Summary: Under 34 CFR 690.63 and 685.200, institutions must calculate Pell grant and federal direct...
Finding: 2025-001 Federal Agency Name: U.S. Department of Education Assistance Listing Number(s): 84.007, 84.033, 84.038, 84.063, and 84.268. Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Finding Summary: Under 34 CFR 690.63 and 685.200, institutions must calculate Pell grant and federal direct loan awards based on the student’s eligible enrollment status, cost of attendance, expected family contribution (EFC) or student aid index (SAI), satisfactory academic progress, and other Title IV eligibility requirements. Institutions are required to ensure award amounts are accurate and supported by the documentation in the students’ file. During testing of 60 students, it was found that two students who were not awarded the correct amount of Pell, one student who was not awarded the correct amount of federal direct loans, and two students who received subsidized direct loans however did not meet the requirements to receive the need-based aid. Responsible Individuals: Kella Helyer, Director of Financial Aid Corrective Action Plan: Management agrees with this finding. Banner reports have been modified to ensure that all students who are over gross need and over unmet need are captured in the report for the counseling team to review and update as needed. Anticipated Completion Date: February 16, 2026