Finding 436 (2023-001)

Enrollment Reporting to NSLDS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268 Federal Award Identification #: 2022-2023 Award Year Condition: The NSLDS enrollment status effective date for withdrawals was not accurately sent to NSLDS from the system. Criteria: 34 CFR 685.309 Questioned Costs: $-0- Context: Out of 63 students tested, 2 students had incorrect effective dates reported for their enrollment status. Both of these students were withdrawal students. These students were corrected during the audit. Cause: The last date of attendance was not correctly being pulled out of the system for NSLDS enrollment reporting. 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: Yes, 2022-002 Recommendation: We recommend the University continue to work with the registrar and National Student Clearinghouse to accurately report enrollment. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.