Finding 43896 (2022-002)

Enrollment Reporting to NSLDS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268 Federal Award Identification #: 2021-22 Financial Aid Year Condition: The University did not report enrollment information to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) for students who did not use federal funding while enrolled at the University. Criteria: 34 CFR 685.309 Questioned Costs: $-0- Context: Out of 51 students tested, 1 student was not reported to NSLDS when they were enrolled more than half time at the University. This student had received federal funding previously but did not receive federal funding at the University. Cause: The University?s process has been to run a report of those with federal aid, and each of those students is then updated manually in NSLDS. Effect: The lack of reporting for a student who previously had received federal aid can impact the student?s loan grace period in school deferment eligibility and beginning loan repayments. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend the University put a system in place where all students that have received federal aid previously and are enrolled at the University are included on the report of students to report to NSLDS. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.