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Incorrect Pell Calculations Significant Deficiency DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: Federal Pell Grants 84.063 Federal Award Identification #: 2024-2025 Financial Aid Year Condition: The College did not properly award Pell for the Summer term under the new enrollment intensity calculation requirements. Criteria: 34 CFR 690.63(b) Questioned Costs: $0 Context: For 7 students out of 36 tested, the College did not award summer Pell to students enrolled less than half time as they were following the old Pell summer enrollment rules, resulting in the under-award of $4,902 in Pell grants for the summer 2025 term. Cause: Due to a change in Pell grant calculations for award year 2024-2025, the College misinterpreted Summer Pell regulations. Effect: Students were under-awarded Pell grant for their enrollment level. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend the College review policies for summer term enrollment to ensure they align with Department of Education enrollment intensity guidance and apply the new enrollment intensity regulations accordingly. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.