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Incorrect Pell Calculations Significant Deficiency U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.063 Federal Award Identification #: 2021-22 Financial Aid Year Condition: For 2 students out of 33 tested, the incorrect Pell grant amount was awarded. Criteria: 34 CFR 690.63(b) Questioned Costs: $406 Context: One student?s Pell grant was under awarded based on enrollment level because the College did not include their January-term enrollment when calculating Pell grant. The other student?s Pell grant was not adjusted to reflect current enrollment before the College started a Return to Title IV calculation. As a result, the student was over awarded Pell grant by $406. Cause: Both instances were oversight by the College. Effect: Pell was not awarded correctly based on enrollment status. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend a process be used to regularly review Pell grant awards to ensure they are paid in alignment with enrollment status. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.