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Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeals DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.268, 84.063, 84.007, 84.033, 84.379 Federal Award Identification #: 2021-22 Financial Aid Year Condition: The University missed requiring a formal satisfactory academic progress (SAP) appeals for one student. Criteria: 34 CFR 668.34(c) Questioned Costs: $7,676 Context: 1 student out of 12 tested was awarded federal aid but was ineligible due to not making SAP and did not have an approved appeal to reinstate eligibility. The University returned the federal aid during the audit process. Cause: There was an oversight of requiring an appeal for a student not making SAP. Effect: An ineligible student was awarded federal aid. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable Recommendation: We recommend the University ensure those students who were not meeting SAP have an approved appeal documented prior to disbursing federal aid. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.