Finding Text
Student Financial Assistance Cluster
Assistance Listing No. 84.007 - Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
Assistance Listing No. 84.033 - Federal Work-Study Program
Assistance Listing No. 84.038 - Federal Perkins Loan Program
Assistance Listing No. 84.063 - Federal Pell Grant Program
Assistance Listing No. 84.268 - Federal Direct Student Loans
Assistance Listing No. 84.379 - Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher
Education Grants
Program Year 2024
Criteria or specific requirement - The Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR 685.309 requires
that enrollment status changes for students be reported to NSLDS within 30 days or within 60
days if the student with the status change will be reported on a scheduled transmission within
60 days of the change in status. Regulations require the status include an accurate effective
date.
Condition - We noted discrepancies in the data reported in NSLDS compared to the data in the
College’s records.
Cause - The College’s processes and controls did not ensure that the effective dates were
properly reported to NSLDS.
Effect or potential effect - The NSLDS system is not updated with the correct student
information which can cause a student to not properly enter the repayment period.
Questioned costs - None
Context - During our testing, we noted for three out of eleven students tested, the program
begin date per the institution did not match the student's effective date reported to NSLDS. In
addition, we noted for one out of eleven students tested the notification was not made within 60
days. Sampling was not a statistically valid sample.
Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable - 2023-003
Recommendation - We recommend the College review its reporting procedures to ensure the
students' statuses are accurately reported to NSLDS as required by regulations.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions - Management concurs with the
findings and recommendations. See separate report for planned corrective actions.