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Satisfactory Academic Progress Material Weakness DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268, 84.063, 84.007, 84.033 and 84.379 (Student Financial Assistance Cluster) Federal Award Identification #: 2023-2024 Financial Aid Year Condition: The College was not adequately assessing Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), which resulted in financial aid being awarded to ineligible students. Criteria: 34 CFR 668.34(c) Questioned Costs: $21,943 Context: Out of 22 students tested for meeting SAP, there were 2 students who did not have an approval appeal on file to reinstate eligibility; therefore $11,093 of Pell and $10,250 of Federal Direct Loans were ineligible disbursements. Cause: This was an oversight by the College. Effect: Ineligible students were awarded federal aid. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: 2023-005. Recommendation: We recommend the College ensure there are reviews occurring at the end of each semester as indicated in the SAP policy. We also recommend that the College review their policy and procedures and ensure that practices align with what the stated policy is. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.