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Finding number: 2024-003 Federal agency: U.S. Department of Education Programs: Student Financial Assistance Cluster, and Assistance Listing #: 84.063 Award year: 2024 Criteria According to 34 CFR 668.24 An institution must establish a reasonable satisfactory academic progress policy for determining whether an otherwise eligible student is making satisfactory academic progress in his or her educational program and may receive assistance under the title IV, HEA programs. The Secretary considers the institution's policy to be reasonable if— (1) The policy is at least as strict as the policy the institution applies to a student who is not receiving assistance under the title IV, HEA programs; (2) The policy provides for consistent application of standards to all students within categories of students, e.g., full-time, part-time, undergraduate, and graduate students, and educational programs established by the institution; Condition Federal regulations require the College to consistently apply the standards to all students. During our testing, we noted 3 students, out of a sample of 60, who were not properly notified they were not in compliance with the College’s satisfactory academic progress policy. Cause The College did not consistently apply their satisfactory academic progress policy. Effect Students were not properly notified they were placed on academic probation. Questioned Costs Not applicable. Perspective Our sample was not, and was not intended to be, statistically valid. Of the 60 students selected for testing, 3 student, or 5% of our sample, had Pell awards in excess of their eligible amount. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if applicable Not applicable Recommendation We recommend that management of the College review, and if necessary, update the policies and procedures to ensure their satisfactory academic performance policy is consistently followed. View of Responsible Officials The College agrees with the finding and has implemented the corrective action plan within the management corrective action plan section of this report.