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Finding 2025-002 – Award Requirements Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass-through Entity: None Federal Program: Student Financial Assistance Cluster (Federal Assistance Listing No.’s 84.007, 84.033, 84.038, 84.063, 84.268, 84.379) Requirement: Eligibility Criteria: In accordance with 34 CFR 676.20, an institution may not award a Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) for a full academic year that is less than $100 or more than $4,000. Condition: One student was found to be awarded less than $100 of FSEOG during the academic year. Cause of Condition: The College did not adhere to federal guidelines that govern FSEOG awards. Effect: The federal award amount provided to the student was not calculated in accordance with program requirements. Noncompliance with program requirements could lead to adverse consequences from the Department of Education. Questioned Costs: No questioned costs. Perspective Information: N/A Recommendation: We recommend the College ensure all staff responsible for awarding and packaging student aid are aware of the award requirements for FSEOG and that all guidance is readily available for reference when necessary.