Condition: During testing of eligibility, 1 out of 40 students were not awarded their maximum subsidized loan amounts they should have been awarded. Views of Responsible Officials: AAC officials concur with the audit finding and acknowledge that one student did not receive the maximum subsidized loan amount for which the student was eligible. The error resulted from an oversight during the financial aid packaging process and was not identified through the Academy's review procedures. Upon notification of the finding, the AAC reviewed the student's eligibility, recalculated the award, and initiated the appropriate corrective action to ensure the student received the correct subsidized loan amount, if still permissible under federal regulations. Management also reviewed its loan awarding procedures to identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls. Corrective Action Plan: To prevent similar occurrences, the AAC will implement an additional supervisory review of loan awards before disbursement, utilize system-generated eligibility reports to verify that students are awarded the maximum subsidized loan amount for which they qualify, and provide refresher training to financial aid staff on federal Direct Loan awarding requirements. Management believes these enhancements will improve the accuracy of loan packaging and reduce the likelihood of similar errors in future award years. Responsible Party: Executive Director of Administration and Finance Completion Date: The corrective action will be developed and implemented during the 2025-2026 fiscal year and will continue to be implemented in the 2026-2027 fiscal year.