Finding Text
Incorrect Pell Calculations DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
ALN #: 84.063
Federal Award Identification #: 2023-2024 Award Year
Condition: Students were not always awarded the proper Pell Grant based on their enrollment level.
Criteria: 34 CFR 690.63(b)
Questioned Costs: $0
Context: Out of 36 students tested for proper Pell Grant awarding based on enrollment level, there were 3 students who were under-awarded Pell Grant for the Summer 2024 term.
Cause: These errors were an oversight by the College.
Effect: Pell Grant was not awarded correctly based on enrollment.
Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: 2023-005, 2022-003
Recommendation: We recommend that the College review summer Pell Grant disbursements to ensure they reflect the student’s summer enrollment.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.