Finding Text
Pell Awards DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
ALN #: 84.063
Federal Award Identification #: 2023-2024 Award Year
Condition: 1 student out of 60 was not properly awarded Pell based on the classes they began attendance in.
Criteria: 34 CFR 690.63(b)
Questioned Costs: $0
Context: One student inadvertently had Pell recalculated automatically after the beginning of the second session within the term, and because the student had withdrawn from two classes, the Pell was adjusted as if attendance had never begun resulting in an under award of $536.
Cause: This was an oversight in the system configuration.
Effect: Pell was under awarded for classes where the student began attendance and subsequently withdrew.
Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Yes 2023-004
Recommendation: We recommend the system configuration allow a check box that indicates the student began attendance in a Pell eligible class.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.