Finding Text
Pell Awards DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
ALN #: 84.063
Federal Award Identification #: 2022-2023 Financial Aid Year
Condition: Students were not always properly awarded Pell based on enrollment status.
Criteria: 34 CFR 690.63(b)
Questioned Costs: $0
Context: Out of 33 students tested, 1 student was eligible for Pell of $1,724 in the spring term but was not awarded due to an error in the auto packaging calculation in the system. This was corrected during the audit. 1 student had not used their full annual Pell eligibility and was under awarded Pell by $618 for the summer term.
Cause: Incorrect system setup in Regent
Effect: Pell was not awarded correctly based on enrollment status.
Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable
Recommendation: We recommend a process be used to review system setups to adjust Pell to be paid in alignment with enrollment status.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.