Finding Text
Enrollment Reporting to National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
ALN #: 84.268 and 84.063
Federal Award Identification #: 2022-2023 Financial Aid Year
Condition: The University did not report enrollment information to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) in an accurate manner.
Criteria: 34 CFR 690.83(b) and 34 CFR 685.309
Questioned Costs: $-0-
Context: Out of 66 students tested for proper NSLDS enrollment status, 7 students had not been properly reported as graduated to NSLDS.
Cause: The University submitted accurate information to their third-party administrator however the University had not performed periodic checks to ensure that student information was uploaded to NSLDS accurately.
Effect: Inaccurate reporting can impact a student's loan grace period, in school deferment eligibility, beginning loan repayments, appropriate interest charges, etc.
Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: N/A
Recommendation: We recommend the University put a system in place to ensure that enrollment is reported timely and accurately. Additionally, we recommend the University complete spot checks of NSLDS enrollment statuses throughout the year including a graduation spot check after each academic term.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.