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Criteria or Specific Requirement – NSLDS Reporting: The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 685.309(b), states that Colleges must have some arrangement to report student enrollment data to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) through an enrollment roster file. The College is required to report changes in the student’s enrollment status, the effective date of the status, and an anticipated completion date. Condition – Incorrect enrollment status was reported to NSLDS. Questioned Costs - None noted. Context – The enrollment status was incorrectly reported for 2 out of 25 students. Effect – NSLDS did not contain the most up-to-date enrollment status. Cause – The College uses the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) to transmit data over to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS). During the course of the year it was determined that some information did not properly interface. Identification as a Repeat Finding – Yes, prior year finding 2024-002 Recommendation – The College should evaluate their policies and procedures related to reporting status changes to NSLDS and enhance as necessary to ensure that accurate information is reported to NSLDS. View of Responsible Official – There is no disagreement with the audit finding.