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Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Significant Deficiency DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Federal Award Identification #: 21-22 Financial Aid Year Condition: A student not making SAP was disbursed aid without an approved appeal. Criteria: 34 CFR 668.34(c) Questioned Costs: $3,373 Context: Out of the 10 students not making SAP in 21-22, 1 student should have had an appeal after the fall 2021 term in order to be eligible for the Spring 2022 disbursement. This student was the only one who had a warning status from the Spring 2021 and attended the entire year. The other 9 students had 1 semester warning and then suspension after the 21-22 financial aid year. Cause: Turnover in staffing. Students put on SAP warning were not evaluated after each term. Effect: Ineligible students disbursed federal aid. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: N/A Recommendation: We recommend the financial aid office and registrar's office work together to ensure SAP is properly monitored after each term to ensure only eligible students are awarded federal aid. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.