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Incorrect Enrollment Reporting to National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) Significant Deficiency DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.063 Federal Pell Grants, 84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans Federal Award Identification #: 2024-2025 Financial Aid Year Condition: The College did not report enrollment information to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) in a timely and accurate manner. Criteria: 34 CFR 690.83(b) and 34 CFR 685.309 Questioned Costs: $0 Context: Out of 77 students tested for proper NSLDS enrollment status, 2 students had not been reported to NSLDS and were updated as part of the audit. Cause: There was a connectivity issue identified within the student information system (SIS) which prevented the student’s NSLDS enrollment from updating, even though the enrollment appeared to be updated in the SIS. The issue has been resolved, and steps have been taken to ensure it does not occur again in the future. Effect: Inaccurate reporting can impact a student's loan grace period in school deferment eligibility, beginning loan repayments, appropriate interest charges, etc. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: 2024-002 Recommendation: We recommend that the College complete spot checks of NSLDS enrollment statuses throughout the year to ensure the SIS flags are operating effectively. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.