Finding Text
Satisfactory Academic Progress Material Weakness
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
ALN #: 84.268, 84.063, 84.007, 84.033 and 84.379
Federal Award Identification #: 2022-2023 Financial Aid Year
Condition: The College was not adequately assessing Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), which resulted in financial aid being awarded to ineligible students.
Criteria: 34 CFR 668.34(c)
Questioned Costs: $25,530
Context: Out of 39 students tested for meeting SAP, there were 2 students who did not have an approval appeal on file to reinstate eligibility; therefore $9,530 of Pell and $16,000 of Federal Direct Loans were ineligible disbursements.
Cause: This was an oversight by the College.
Effect: Ineligible students were awarded federal aid.
Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable.
Recommendation: We recommend the College ensure there are reviews occurring at the end of each semester as indicated in the SAP policy.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.