Finding Text
(Significant Deficiency and Noncompliance)
Information on the federal program: U.S. Department of Education Student Financial Aid Cluster
Criteria: The College is required to comply with individual program requirements when awarding a
student a financial aid package. Federal Pell grants should be calculated in accordance with 34
CFR part 690.63 using the Pell Grant payment schedule and the student’s enrollment status of fulltime,
three-quarters time, half-time, or less than half-time.
Condition: We tested 40 students for compliance with proper awarding. Out of those 40 tested, 2
students were incorrectly awarded Pell grant funds; 1 student was over awarded and 1 student was
under awarded Pell grant funds.
Cause: The College did not correctly adjust the amount of Pell grant funds awarded for the
semester resulting from an enrollment status change. One student was over awarded $925 and one
student was under awarded $925.
Effect: The College did not adjust student financial aid packages when these students’ enrollment
status changed.
Questioned costs: Amounts noted above offset.
Recommendation: We recommend the College strengthen its policies and procedures surrounding
the packaging and awarding process to ensure compliance with federal requirements.
Views of Responsible Officials: See Management’s View and Corrective Action Plan included at
the end of the report.