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Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Student Financial Aid Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.268 Federal Award Identification Number: P268K251946 Award Period: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: In accordance with CFR 685.200(2)(i), a Direct Subsidized Loan borrower must demonstrate financial need in accordance with title IV, part F of the Act. Condition: A student received a Direct Subsidized Loan that did not demonstrate financial need. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: This condition occurred for one out of forty students. Cause: The University’s controls over the awarding of the appropriate aid based off need were not functioning as designed. Effect: A student received Title IV funding for which they were not eligible. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2024-007 Recommendation: We recommend the University establish additional policies to ensure all students meet the financial need criteria before awarding Title IV funds. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding and the University is in the process of implementing corrective procedures.