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Incorrect Pell Calculations DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.063 Federal Award Identification #: 2021-22 Financial Aid Year Condition: 2 students out of 41 tested were not properly awarded Pell based on enrollment status. Criteria: 34 CFR 690.63(b) Questioned Costs: $612 Context: 1 student was disbursed Pell based on full time enrollment but the student only attended halftime resulting in a $612 Pell over awarded for a term. 1 student was only disbursed for halftime enrollment but attended fulltime resulting in a $1,624 Pell under awarded for a term. Cause: Changes in enrollment status not caught Effect: Students not disbursed Pell awards for which they were eligible. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: N/A Recommendation: We recommend that a review of Pell awards based on enrollment status be completed after each term to ensure that enrollment changes are captured and Pell adjusted accordingly. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.