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Federal Program – Student Financial Assistance Cluster – Assistance Listing Numbers 84.063, Federal Pell Grant Program and 84.268, Federal Direct Student Loans – U.S. Department of Education Program Year 2024–2025 Criteria or Specific Requirement – Special Tests and Provisions – NSLDS Reporting – 34 CFR §690.83 and 34 CFR §685.309 Condition – One student status change was not reported timely, and inaccurate program-level record data was reported for four students. Questioned Costs – N/A Context – Out of a population of 2,595 students with status changes during the Fall and Spring semesters of the 2025 aid year, 25 were selected for testing. Of those students, one had a status change that was not reported timely, and four had program-level record data that was not appropriately reported. Our sample was not, and was not intended to be, statistically valid. Effect – The University reported inaccurate information or failed to report changes within the required time frame and, as such, the U.S. Department of Education was not provided accurate and timely information. Cause – The University did not have appropriate controls in place to ensure timely and accurate reporting. Identification as a Repeat Finding – See 2024-003 Recommendation – The University should ensure the design and appropriate operating effectiveness of controls surrounding enrollment reporting to ensure that all status changes are reported timely and that all program-level record data is reported accurately. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions – Management agrees with the finding. See attached corrective action plan.