Finding 1204975 (2025-001)

Institutions are required to report enrollment information under the Pell Grant and the Direct Loan programs via the NSLDS (OMB No. 1845-0035) (Pell, 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2); Direct Loan, 34 CFR 685.309; Perkins 34 CFR 674.19(f)). The NSLDS Enrollment Reporting Guide provides the requirements and guidance for reporting enrollment details using the NSLDS Enrollment Reporting Process within 60 days of an enrollment status change. Three of five samples selected for testing were not submitted to NSLDS within 60 days of the enrollment status change. Management implemented a new enrollment reporting workflow in fall, 2024. The implementation resulted in a timing gap during which enrollment status changes were not submitted timely. Inaccurate reporting of status changes could result in student financial aid being awarded when the student is not eligible due to their enrollment status. The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Management should implement consistent and regular review of student enrollment changes to ensure timely reporting.