Finding Text
Incorrect Summer Pell Calculations DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
ALN #: 84.063
Federal Award Identification #: 2023-2024 Award Year
Condition: Two students out of 35 were not properly awarded Pell based on summer enrollment status.
Criteria: 34 CFR 690.63(b)
Questioned Costs: $0
Context: One student was not paid Pell for a summer class in which they began attendance. This student was underawarded $556 of Pell. One student’s FAFSA was not received until after the student had earned 0 credits for a class in the summer, and so the student was not originally picked up as Pell eligible for that class, resulting in an underaward of $924 of Pell. Both students are in the process of being corrected. We understand the University has been working with the software provider (Powerfaids) to ensure summer Pell is paid correctly as a header.
Cause: These were oversights by the University.
Effect: There was an incorrect amount of Pell paid to these two students.
Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Yes, 2023-002.
Recommendation: We continue to recommend seeking resolution with Powerfaids to ensure the proper awarding going forward.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.