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Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Award Period: July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 685.309 requires that enrollment status changes for students be reported to NSLDS within 30 days or within 60 days if the student with the status change will be reported on a scheduled transmission within 60 days of the change in status. Condition: During our testing, we noted for 1 out of 40 students, the change in status was not reported timely. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: During our testing, it was noted there was one student whose enrollment status change was not updated timely. Cause: The University did not have a process in place to ensure students who graduated in the middle of a term were reported timely. Effect: The University did not comply with Department of Education (ED) regulations by reporting student enrollment status changes timely. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2024-002 Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend the University review its reporting procedures to ensure that students’ statuses are timely reported to NSLDS as required by regulations. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.