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Incorrect and Late Enrollment Reporting to National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans Federal Award Identification #: 2021-22 Financial Aid Year Condition: The NSLDS enrollment status effective date for withdrawals was not accurately sent to NSLDS from the system. Additionally, 4 of 63 submissions to NSLDS were not responded to within 15 days of receiving an error report. Criteria: 34 CFR 685.309 Questioned Costs: $-0- Context: Out of 7 students tested, 2 students had incorrect effective dates reported for their enrollment status. All of these students were official and unofficial withdrawals. On the 4 late responses to NSLDS, the number of days late ranged from 1-2 days. Cause: The field being pulled for NSLDS enrollment reporting did not accurately capture official withdrawals and the last date of participation for unofficial withdrawals. Effect: Inaccurate reporting can impact a student?s loan grace period in school deferment eligibility, beginning loan repayments, appropriate interest charges, etc. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable Recommendation: We recommend the Seminary put a system in place to ensure that the date being reported to NSLDS as the effective date of withdrawal is the actual last date of attendance for the student, that the Seminary is responding to errors within 15 days, and that the Seminary is completing spot checks of enrollment statuses to NSLDS. This may include working with National Student Clearinghouse. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.