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Program: Federal TEACH Grant CFDA Number 84.379 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Award Identification Number: Federal Award Year: June 30, 2024 Criteria: 34 CFR 686.11 states that for the purposes of the TEACH Grant program for an undergraduate student other than a student enrolled in a post-baccalaureate program, has not completed the requirements for a first baccalaureate degree; or for the purposes of a student in a first post-baccalaureate program, has not completed the requirements for a post-baccalaureate program; is enrolled in a TEACH Grant-eligible institution in a TEACH Grant-eligible program; is completing coursework and other requirements necessary to begin a career in teaching or plans to complete such coursework and requirements prior to graduating; and has (A) (1) A final cumulative secondary school grade point average (GPA) upon graduation of at least 3.25 on a 4.0 scale, or the numeric equivalent; or (2) A cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 on a 4.0 scale, or the numeric equivalent, based on courses taken at the institution through the most-recently completed payment period; (B) If the student is beyond the first year of a program of undergraduate education as determined by the institution, a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.25 on a 4.0 scale, or the numeric equivalent, through the most recently completed payment period; (C) If the student is a graduate student during the first payment period, a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.25 on a 4.0 scale, or the numeric equivalent; (D) If the student is a graduate student beyond the first payment period, a cumulative graduate GPA of at least 3.25 on a 4.0 scale, or the numeric equivalent, through the most-recently completed payment period; or (E) A score above the 75th percentile of scores achieved by all students taking the test during the period the student took the test on at least one of the batteries from a nationally-normed standardized undergraduate, graduate, or postbaccalaureate admissions test, except that such test may not include a placement test. Condition: For 1 student tested, the student was determined to be ineligible for the TEACH Grant, based on the student GPA and not exceeding the 75th percentile in one ACT area. Question Costs: Not applicable. Context: Noncompliance with federal regulations for 1 of 2 students who were tested for TEACH Grant eligibility. The student was determined to be ineligible for the TEACH Grant. The University distributed the funds to the student during the fiscal year under audit. Subsequent to year end the University returned those funds back to the Department of Education through the G5 portal. A total of 3 students were issued TEACH Grants by the University during fiscal year 2025. Effect: The accuracy of TEACH Grant eligibility is important in determining which students qualify for the grant and if they complete the grant agreement, will not have to pay back the grant. If the student becomes ineligible or changes their mind the grant can be turned into a direct loan. Cause: It does not appear that there are proper processes in place to verify eligibility for TEACH Grants before issuing the Grant to the student account. Recommendation: It is recommended that policies and procedures to verify TEACH Grant eligibility prior to distributing the Grant to a student.