Finding Text
Incorrect Pell Calculations DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
ALN #: 84.063
Federal Award Identification #: 2022-2023 Financial Aid Year
Condition: Pell was not awarded based on enrollment status and Expected Family Contribution (EFC).
Criteria: 34 CFR 690.63(b)
Questioned Costs: $58
Context: Out of 42 students tested, two students were under awarded Pell based on their enrollment level. The total amount of Pell under awards was $1,885. One student was over awarded $58 in Pell due to the incorrect EFC being used.
Cause: The over award of Pell was an oversight by the University. The under awards of Pell were students who changed enrollment status and did not have Pell adjusted accordingly.
Effect: Students not awarded Pell based on eligibility.
Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: 2022-004
Recommendation: We recommend a process be used to adjust the Pell formula used to be paid in alignment with enrollment status.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.