Finding Text
Incorrect Pell Calculations
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN #: 84.063 Federal Pell Grants
Federal Award Identification #: 2022-2023 Financial Aid Year
Condition: Students were not always awarded the proper Pell Grant based on their enrollment level.
Criteria: 34 CFR 690.63(b)
Questioned Costs: $2,272
Context: Out of 34 students tested for proper Pell Grant based on enrollment level, there were 2 students who were under-awarded for Pell Grant for the Summer 2023 term. During the audit, the College disbursed an additional $2,586 in Pell Grants to correct this error. Additionally, there was 1 student who was over-awarded Pell by $2,272. This was returned to the Department during the audit.
Cause: Oversight by management.
Effect: Pell was not awarded correctly based on enrollment.
Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: 2022-003.
Recommendation: We recommend that the College review summer Pell Grant disbursements to ensure they reflect the student’s summer enrollment.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.