Finding Text
Ineligible Programs Significant Deficiency
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
ALN #: 84.268
Federal Award Identification #: 2022-2023 Financial Aid Year
Condition: The University awarded 34 students in ineligible graduate certificate programs therefore they were not eligible for federal aid.
Criteria: 34 CFR 668.8
Questioned Costs: $482,217
Context: During our audit, we identified a number of certificate programs that were not eligible for Title IV aid and in our comparison of these programs to the federal aid listing we identified 34 students that received federal aid.
Cause: This was a management oversight for students in a graduate certificate program that was previously eligible and students that were also previously enrolled in an eligible degree program along with a certificate program.
Effect: Students receiving federal aid that were not eligible to receive aid.
Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: N/A
Recommendation: We recommend the University implement system controls to prevent packaging students with federal aid that are only enrolled in an ineligible graduate certificate program.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.