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Finding 2025-002: Significant Deficiency - Enrollment Reporting Program: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number (ALN): Various Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Award Identification Number: N/A Federal Award Year: June 30, 2025 Criteria: Title IV regulations (34 CFR 685.309(b)) require that upon receipt of an enrollment report from the Secretary, institutions must update all information included in the report and return the report to the Secretary: (i) in the manner and format prescribed by the Secretary; and (ii) within the timeframe prescribed by the Secretary. Unless it expects to submit its next updated enrollment report to the Secretary within the next 60 days, an institution must notify the Secretary within 30 days after the date the institution discovers that: (i) a loan under Title IV of the Act was made to or on behalf of a student who was enrolled or accepted for enrollment at the institution, and the student has ceased to be enrolled on at least a half-time basis or failed to enroll on at least a half-time basis for the period for which the loan was intended; or (ii) a student who is enrolled at the institution and who received a loan under Title IV of the Act has changed his or her permanent address. Condition: For 5 of 25 students tested in the sample, the student’s status was reported late to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS). The sample was not a statistically valid sample. Cause/Context: The University noted that some system changes/issues occurred that resulted in disruptions and delays in reporting timely and accurate files to NSLDS. Effect: Student status changes were reported late to NSLDS and could result in incorrect interest or loan repayment actions by ED. Questioned costs: Not applicable Recommendation: It is recommended that the University review its systems and procedures to ensure NSLDS enrollment reporting is completed accurately and timely for all status changes and all students. Management's Response: The University agrees with the finding. The University has reviewed and updated its NSLDS reporting process.