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2023-004 – Student Financial Aid Cluster – (a) Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (b) Federal Work Study Grant (c) Federal Perkins Loan Program (d) Federal Pell Grant Program (e) Federal Direct Loan Program, Assistance Listing No. (a) 84.007 (b) 84.033 (c) 84.038 (d) 84.063 (e) 84.268 - Year Ended June 30, 2023
Criteria: 34 CFR 682.201 (a) (1-2) notes, “(1) To obtain a Direct Subsidized Loan or a Direct Unsubsidized Loan, a student must complete a Free application for Federal Student Aid and submit it in accordance with instructions in the application. (2) If the student is eligible for a Direct Subsidized Loan or a Direct Unsubsidized Loan, the school in which the student is enrolled must perform the following functions: (i) create a loan origination record and transmit the record to the Secretary. (ii) Ensure that the loan is supported by a completed Master Promissory Note (MPN) and, if applicable, transmit the MPN to the Secretary. (iii) In accordance with 34 CFR 668.162, draw down funds or receive funds from the Secretary, and disburse the funds to the student.”
Condition: 2 of the 40 student files (5%) we examined, we noted the students were not properly awarded Direct loans.
We consider this condition to be an instance of noncompliance relating to the Eligibility compliance requirement and is a repeat finding shown in Section IV of this report as prior year finding 2022-003.
Statistical sampling was not used in making sample selections.
Questioned Costs: $0
Cause and Effect: Without proper review of eligibility of financial aid, students may receive an incorrect amount of Title IV aid.
Recommendation: We recommend the College evaluate policies and procedures to ensure students receive the proper amount of Title IV aid.
Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with this Single Audit Finding and response is included in the Corrective Action Plan.