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Eligibility: Lack of Formal Review of Student Eligibility Determination; and Missing Student Eligibility Documentation A. Lack of Formal Review of Student Eligibility Determination Los Angeles City College (Student Support Services Program – Award No. P042A200354) For 5 out of 5 students selected for eligibility testwork, the campus utilized a web-based TRIO application that did not include evidence of review and approval by a supervising program official. While the campus coordinates with the Financial Aid Department to determine low-income and/or first-generation status and verify enrollment status and GPA at the time of application, the campus could not provide documentation demonstrating that eligibility determinations were formally reviewed and approved by the program director or other authorized official prior to the provision of TRIO services. B. Missing Student Eligibility Documentation Los Angeles Southwest College (Student Support Services Program – Award No. P042A201884) For 5 of 5 students selected for eligibility testwork, the campus was unable to locate various supporting documentation requested by the auditors, including student eligibility application forms, records of program services provided, and documentation of grant amounts awarded to students.