Bristol Community CollegeHigher Education

Finding number: 2025-001 Federal agency: U.S. Department of Education (“ED”) Programs: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance listing #’s: 84.063, 84.268 Award year: 2025 Criteria According to 34 CFR 685.309(b)(2): Unless [the institution] it expects to submit its next updated enrollment report to the Secretary within the next 60 days, a school must notify the Secretary within 30 days after the date the school discovers that – (i) A loan under Title IV of the Act was made to or on behalf of a student who was enrolled or accepted for enrollment at the school, and the student has ceased to be enrolled on at least a half-time basis or failed to enroll on at least a half-time basis for the period for which the loan was intended; or (ii) A student who is enrolled at the school and who received a loan under Title IV of the Act has changed his or her permanent address. The Dear Colleague Letter GEN-12-6 issued by the U.S. Department of Education (“ED”) on March 30, 2012 states that in addition to student loan borrowers, Enrollment Reporting files will include two additional groups of students: Pell Grant and Perkins Loan recipients. According to 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix XI Compliance Supplement updated April 2018: Under the Pell Grant and loan programs, institutions must complete and return within 15 days the Enrollment Reporting roster file placed in their Student Aid Internet Gateway mailboxes sent by ED via the National Student Loan Data System (“NSLDS”). The institution determines how often it receives the Enrollment Reporting roster file with the default set at a minimum of every 60 days. Once received, the institution must update for changes in student status, report the date the enrollment status was effective, enter the new anticipated completion date, and submit the changes electronically through the batch method or the NSLDS website. Institutions are responsible for timely reporting, whether they report directly or via a third-party servicer. Condition The Federal Government requires the College to report student enrollment status to the National Student Loan Data System (“NSLDS”) correctly. Of the 40 students selected for testing, 5 students had status changes that were not reported to NSLDS within the required timeframe. Additionally, 3 of the 5 students also had status change effective dates that were not reported to NSLDS properly. Cause The College did not have adequate procedures in place to ensure that students with status changes were reported to NSLDS properly and within the required timeframe. Effect The College did not report the student’s status change to NSLDS properly, which may impact the student’s loan grace periods. Questioned Costs Not applicable. Perspective Our sample was not, and was not intended to be, statistically valid. Of the 40 students selected for testing, 5 students, or 12.5% of our sample, had status changes that were not reported to NSLDS within the required timeframe and 3 students, or 7.5% of our sample, had status change effective dates that were not reported to NSLDS properly. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if applicable This is a repeat finding from the year ended June 30, 2024. Recommendation The College should provide training to employees responsible for processing information for the NSLDS and ensure that they have adequate knowledge in the related rules and regulations. This training should include an explanation of the College’s date of determination of withdrawal, the importance of reporting timely and accurately and the consequences of late and inaccurate reporting. Additionally, submission of additional rosters may reduce the likelihood of the finding in the future. View of Responsible Officials The College agrees with the finding.

Criteria According to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1): Timeframe for the return of Title IV funds. An institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible under paragraph (g) of this section as soon as possible but no later than 45 days after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew as defined in paragraph (l)(3) of this section. According to 34 CFR 668.173(b): Timely return of Title IV, HEA program funds. In accordance with procedures established by the Secretary or Federal Family Education Loan (“FFEL”) program lender, an institution returns unearned Title IV, HEA program funds timely if - (1) The institution deposits or transfers the funds into the bank account it maintains under 34 CFR Sections 668.163 no later than 45 days after the date it determines the student withdrew; (2) The institution initiates an electronic funds transfer no later than 45 days after the date it determines that the student withdrew; (3) The institution initiates an electronic transaction no later than 45 days after the date it determines that the student withdrew, then informs a FFEL lender to adjust the borrower’s loan account for the amount returned; or (4) The institution issues a check no later than 45 days after the date it determines that the student withdrew. An institution does not satisfy this requirement if - (i) The institution’s records show that the check was issued more than 45 days after the date the institution determined the student withdrew; or (ii) The date on the cancelled check shows that the bank used by the Secretary or FFEL Program lender endorsed that check more than 60 days after the date the institution determined that the student withdrew. Condition Federal regulations state that any unearned Title IV grant or loan assistance received by a student must be refunded to the Title IV programs upon a student’s withdrawal from the institution. The College has 45 days from the date they determined the student withdrew to return any unearned portions of Title IV funds. During our testing, we noted 2 students, out of a sample of 40, had unearned Title IV aid that was not returned to the Federal Government, within 45 days of the determined withdrawal date, by 49-236 days. Cause The College did not consistently follow the procedures in place to monitor student withdrawals related to Title IV funds that must be returned to the Department of Education within 45 days. Effect The College did not return two students' unearned Title IV funds within the required 45-day timeframe. Questioned Costs Not applicable. Perspective Our sample was not, and was not intended to be, statistically valid. Of the 40 students selected for testing, 2 students, or 5% of our sample, had unearned Title IV funds that were not returned to the Department of Education within the 45-day required timeframe. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if applicable This is a repeat finding from the year ended June 30, 2023. Recommendation The College should strengthen their controls surrounding the review Return of Title IV calculations in a timely manner to ensure that all funds are returned to the Department of Education within the required timeframe. View of Responsible Officials The College agrees with the finding.

Criteria According to 34 CFR 685.309(b)(2): Unless [the institution] it expects to submit its next updated enrollment report to the Secretary within the next 60 days, a school must notify the Secretary within 30 days after the date the school discovers that – (i) A loan under Title IV of the Act was made to or on behalf of a student who was enrolled or accepted for enrollment at the school, and the student has ceased to be enrolled on at least a half-time basis or failed to enroll on at least a half-time basis for the period for which the loan was intended; or (ii) A student who is enrolled at the school and who received a loan under Title IV of the Act has changed his or her permanent address. The Dear Colleague Letter GEN-12-6 issued by the U.S. Department of Education (“ED”) on March 30, 2012 states that in addition to student loan borrowers, Enrollment Reporting files will include two additional groups of students: Pell Grant and Perkins Loan recipients. According to 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix XI Compliance Supplement updated April 2018: Under the Pell Grant and loan programs, institutions must complete and return within 15 days the Enrollment Reporting roster file placed in their Student Aid Internet Gateway mailboxes sent by ED via the National Student Loan Data System (“NSLDS”). The institution determines how often it receives the Enrollment Reporting roster file with the default set at a minimum of every 60 days. Once received, the institution must update for changes in student status, report the date the enrollment status was effective, enter the new anticipated completion date, and submit the changes electronically through the batch method or the NSLDS website. Institutions are responsible for timely reporting, whether they report directly or via a third-party servicer. Condition The Federal Government requires the College to report student enrollment status to the National Student Loan Data System (“NSLDS”) correctly. Of the 40 students selected for testing, 3 students had status changes that were not reported to NSLDS within the required timeframe and 2 students had status changes that were not reported to NSLDS properly. Cause The College did not have adequate procedures in place to ensure that students with status changes were reported to NSLDS properly and within the required timeframe. Effect The College did not report the student’s status change to NSLDS properly, which may impact the student’s loan grace periods. Questioned Costs Not applicable. Perspective Our sample was not, and was not intended to be, statistically valid. Of the 40 students selected for testing, 3 students, or 7.5% of our sample, had status changes that were not reported to NSLDS within the required timeframe and 2 students, or 5% of our sample, had status changes that were not reported to NSLDS properly. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if applicable Not applicable. Recommendation The College should provide training to employees responsible for processing information for the NSLDS and ensure that they have adequate knowledge in the related rules and regulations. This training should include an explanation of the College’s date of determination of withdrawal, the importance of reporting timely and accurately and the consequences of late and inaccurate reporting. Additionally, submission of additional rosters may reduce the likelihood of the finding in the future. View of Responsible Officials The College agrees with the finding.

Criteria According to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1): Timeframe for the return of Title IV funds. An institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible under paragraph (g) of this section as soon as possible but no later than 45 days after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew as defined in paragraph (l)(3) of this section. According to 34 CFR 668.173(b): Timely return of Title IV, HEA program funds. In accordance with procedures established by the Secretary or Federal Family Education Loan (“FFEL”) program lender, an institution returns unearned Title IV, HEA program funds timely if – (1) The institution deposits or transfers the funds into the bank account it maintains under 34 CFR Sections 668.163 no later than 45 days after the date it determines the student withdrew; (2) The institution initiates an electronic funds transfer no later than 45 days after the date it determines that the student withdrew; (3) The institution initiates an electronic transaction no later than 45 days after the date it determines that the student withdrew, then informs a FFEL lender to adjust the borrower’s loan account for the amount returned; or (4) The institution issues a check no later than 45 days after the date it determines that the student withdrew. An institution does not satisfy this requirement if – (i) The institution’s records show that the check was issued more than 45 days after the date the institution determined the student withdrew; or (ii) The date on the cancelled check shows that the bank used by the Secretary or FFEL Program lender endorsed that check more than 60 days after the date the institution determined that the student withdrew. Condition Federal regulations state that any unearned Title IV grant or loan assistance received by a student must be refunded to the Title IV programs upon a student’s withdrawal from the institution. The College has 45 days from the date they determined the student withdrew to return any unearned portions of Title IV funds. During our testing, we noted 2 students, out of a sample of 40, had unearned Title IV aid that was not returned to the Federal Government, within 45 days of the determined withdrawal date, by 112-253 days. Cause The College did not consistently follow the procedures in place to monitor student withdrawals related to Title IV funds that must be returned to the Department of Education within 45 days. Effect The College did not return two students' unearned Title IV funds within the required 45-day timeframe. Questioned Costs Not applicable Perspective Our sample was not, and was not intended to be, statistically valid. Of the 40 students selected for testing, 2 students, or 5% of our sample, had unearned Title IV funds that were not returned to the Department of Education within the 45-day required timeframe. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if applicable Not applicable Recommendation The College should strengthen their controls surrounding the review Return of Title IV calculations in a timely manner to ensure that all funds are returned to the Department of Education within the required timeframe. View of Responsible Officials The College agrees with the finding.

Finding number: 2022-001 Federal agency: U.S. Department of Education (?ED?) Programs: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing #?s: 84.064, 84.268 Award year: 2022 Criteria According to 34 CFR Section 685.309(b)(2): A school shall, unless it expects to submit its next student status confirmation report to the Secretary within the next sixty days, notify the Secretary within thirty days if it discovers that a Direct Subsidized, Direct Unsubsidized, or Direct PLUS Loan has been made to or on behalf of a student who: i. Enrolled at that school but has ceased to be enrolled on at least a half-time basis; ii. Has been accepted for enrollment at that school but failed to enroll on at least a half-time basis for the period for which the loan was intended; or iii. Has changed his or her permanent address. The Dear Colleague Letter GEN-12-6 (the ?Letter?) issued by the U.S. Department of Education (?ED?) on March 30, 2012 states that in addition to student loan borrowers, Enrollment Reporting files will include two additional groups of students: Pell Grant and Perkins Loan recipients. According to 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix XI Compliance Supplement updated April 2018: Under the Pell Grant and loan programs, institutions must complete and return within 15 days the Enrollment Reporting roster file placed in their Student Aid Internet Gateway mailboxes sent by ED via the National Student Loan Data System (?NSLDS?). The institution determines how often it receives the Enrollment Reporting roster file with the default set at a minimum of every 60 days. Once received, the institution must update for changes in student status, report the date the enrollment status was effective, enter the new anticipated completion date, and submit the changes electronically through the batch method or the NSLDS website. Institutions are responsible for timely reporting, whether they report directly or via a third-party servicer. Condition The Federal Government requires the College to report student enrollment changes to the National Student Loan Data System (?NSLDS?) within sixty days with an accurate effective date. During our testing of forty students with enrollment status changes, we noted the following: ? Two students enrollment status were reported incorrectly to NSLDS. Cause The College reports student enrollment status changes to the NSLDS through the National Student Clearinghouse (?NSC?), a third-party contractor, and is responsible for ensuring that student enrollment status changes are reported to the NSLDS in a timely and accurate manner. It is the responsibility of the Registrar to submit the enrollment status changes to NSC and to ensure that controls are in place to timely submit updates once the Registrar's office receives a student withdrawal form. Although the College has policies and procedures for transmitting information to the NSC on a bimonthly basis to ensure reporting of all students is done in a timely manner, the Registrar's office did not accurately and timely report the student enrollment status changes. The schedule for reporting to NSC is fluid and should be updated each year. The schedule for fiscal year 2021/2022 academic year the college ended the auto-awarding of degrees to students who did not apply to graduate but had completed all courses leading to the students not being reported as graduated when they applied the following semester. Effect Student enrollment status changes were not accurately reported, which may result in the students entering repayment status later than the required timeframe. Questioned Costs Not applicable Perspective The audit sample was not, and was not intended to be, statistically valid. Of twenty five students selected for testing, we noted the following two instances of noncompliance: Number of Instances Percentage of Sample Incorrect status reported 2 8% Identification as a Repeat Finding, if applicable See finding 2021-001 included in the summary schedule of prior year finding. Recommendation Management should continue to strengthen their oversight of the NSLDS reporting to ensure that timely and accurate reporting of enrollment information is made to the NSLDS in order for the College to be in compliance with the requirements. Furthermore, additional emphasis should be made on late reporting. Views of Responsible Officials Bristol Community College agrees with the finding and has implemented the corrective action plan listed below.

Finding number: 2021-001 Federal agency: U.S. Department of Education (?ED?) Programs: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing #?s: 84.063, 84.268 Award year:2021 Criteria According to 34 CFR Section 685.309(b)(2): A school shall, unless it expects to submit its next student status confirmation report to the Secretary within the next sixty days, notify the Secretary within thirty days if it discovers that a Direct Subsidized, Direct Unsubsidized, or Direct PLUS Loan has been made to or on behalf of a student who: i.Enrolled at that school but has ceased to be enrolled on at least a half-time basis; ii.Has been accepted for enrollment at that school but failed to enroll on at least a half-time basis for the period for which the loan was intended; or iii.Has changed his or her permanent address. The Dear Colleague Letter GEN-12-6 (the ?Letter?) issued by the U.S. Department of Education (?ED?) on March 30, 2012 states that in addition to student loan borrowers, Enrollment Reporting files will include two additional groups of students: Pell Grant and Perkins Loan recipients. According to 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix XI Compliance Supplement updated April 2018: Under the Pell Grant and loan programs, institutions must complete and return within 15 days the Enrollment Reporting roster file placed in their Student Aid Internet Gateway mailboxes sent by ED via the National Student Loan Data System (?NSLDS?). The institution determines how often it receives the Enrollment Reporting roster file with the default set at a minimum of every 60 days. Once received, the institution must update for changes in student status, report the date the enrollment status was effective, enter the new anticipated completion date, and submit the changes electronically through the batch method or the NSLDS website. Institutions are responsible for timely reporting, whether they report directly or via a third-party servicer. Condition The Federal Government requires the College to report student enrollment changes to the National Student Loan Data System (?NSLDS?) within sixty days with an accurate effective date. During our testing of forty students with enrollment status changes, we noted the following: ?Three students were not reported to NSLDS within the 60-day required timeframe. Cause The College reports student enrollment status changes to the NSLDS through the National Student Clearinghouse (?NSC?), a third-party contractor, and is responsible for ensuring that student enrollment status changes are reported to the NSLDS in a timely and accurate manner. It is the responsibility of the Registrar to submit the enrollment status changes to NSC and to ensure that controls are in place to timely submit updates once the Registrar's office receives a student withdrawal form. Although the College has policies and procedures for transmitting information to the NSC on a bimonthly basis to ensure reporting of all students is done in a timely manner, the Registrar's office did not accurately and timely report the student enrollment status changes. The schedule for reporting to NSC is fluid and should be updated each year. The schedule for fiscal year 2020/2021 was not updated and the last reporting cycle for each semester was prior to the unofficial withdrawal process having been completed. This led to some students who are considered unofficial withdrawals to not be reported in a timely manner. Effect Student enrollment status changes were not accurately reported within the required timeframe, which may result in the students entering repayment status later than the required timeframe. Questioned Costs Not applicable Perspective The audit sample was not, and was not intended to be, statistically valid. Of forty students selected for testing, we noted the following three instances of noncompliance: Number of Instances Percentage of Sample Incorrect effective date reported 3 7.5% Identification as a Repeat Finding, if applicable See finding 2020-002 included in the summary schedule of prior year finding. Recommendation Management should continue to strengthen their oversight of the NSLDS reporting to ensure that timely and accurate reporting of enrollment information is made to the NSLDS in order for the College to be in compliance with the requirements. Furthermore, additional emphasis should be made on late reporting. Views of Responsible Officials Bristol Community College agrees with the finding and has implemented the corrective action plan listed below.

Finding number: 2020-001 Federal agency: U.S. Department of Education (?ED?) Programs: Student Financial Assistance Cluster CFDA #?s: 84.064, 84.268 Award year: 2020 Criteria According to 34 CFR 668.22(j)(1): Timeframe for the return of Title IV funds. An institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible under paragraph (g) of this section as soon as possible but no later than 45 days after the date of the institution's determination that the student withdrew as defined in paragraph (l)(3) of this section. According to 34 CFR 668.173(b): Timely return of Title IV, HEA program funds. In accordance with procedures established by the Secretary or Federal Family Education Loan (?FFEL?) program lender, an institution returns unearned Title IV, HEA program funds timely if ? (1) The institution deposits or transfers the funds into the bank account it maintains under 34 CFR Sections 668.163 no later than 45 days after the date it determines the student withdrew; (2) The institution initiates an electronic funds transfer no later than 45 days after the date it determines that the student withdrew; (3) The institution initiates an electronic transaction no later than 45 days after the date it determines that the student withdrew, then informs a FFEL lender to adjust the borrower?s loan account for the amount returned; or (4) The institution issues a check no later than 45 days after the date it determines that the student withdrew. An institution does not satisfy this requirement if ? (i) The institution?s records show that the check was issued more than 45 days after the date the institution determined the student withdrew; or (ii) The date on the cancelled check shows that the bank used by the Secretary or FFEL Program lender endorsed that check more than 60 days after the date the institution determined that the student withdrew. Condition Federal regulations state that any unearned Title IV grant or loan assistance received by a student must be refunded to the Title IV programs upon a student?s withdrawal from the institution. The College has 45 days from the date they determined the student withdrew to return any unearned portions of Title IV funds. During our testing, we noted 2 students, out of a sample of 25, had unearned Title IV aid that was not returned to the Federal Government, within 45 days of the determined withdrawal date, by 286-291 days. Cause The College did not consistently follow the procedures in place to monitor student withdrawals related to Title IV funds that must be returned to the Department of Education within 45 days. Effect The College did not return two students' unearned Title IV funds within the required 45-day timeframe. Questioned Costs Not applicable Perspective Our sample was not, and was not intended to be, statistically valid. Of the 25 students selected for testing, 2 students, or 8% of our sample, had unearned Title IV funds that were not returned to the Department of Education within the 45-day required timeframe. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if applicable Not applicable Recommendation The College should strengthen their controls surrounding the review Return of Title IV calculations in a timely manner to ensure that all funds are returned to the Department of Education within the required timeframe. View of Responsible Officials The College agrees with the finding.

Finding number: 2020-002 Federal agency: U.S. Department of Education (?ED?) Programs: Student Financial Assistance Cluster CFDA #?s: 84.064, 84.268 Award year: 2020 Criteria According to 34 CFR Section 685.309(b)(2): A school shall, unless it expects to submit its next student status confirmation report to the Secretary within the next sixty days, notify the Secretary within thirty days if it discovers that a Direct Subsidized, Direct Unsubsidized, or Direct PLUS Loan has been made to or on behalf of a student who: i. Enrolled at that school but has ceased to be enrolled on at least a half-time basis; ii. Has been accepted for enrollment at that school but failed to enroll on at least a half-time basis for the period for which the loan was intended; or iii. Has changed his or her permanent address. The Dear Colleague Letter GEN-12-6 (the ?Letter?) issued by the U.S. Department of Education (?ED?) on March 30, 2012 states that in addition to student loan borrowers, Enrollment Reporting files will include two additional groups of students: Pell Grant and Perkins Loan recipients. According to 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix XI Compliance Supplement updated April 2018: Under the Pell Grant and loan programs, institutions must complete and return within 15 days the Enrollment Reporting roster file placed in their Student Aid Internet Gateway mailboxes sent by ED via the National Student Loan Data System (?NSLDS?). The institution determines how often it receives the Enrollment Reporting roster file with the default set at a minimum of every 60 days. Once received, the institution must update for changes in student status, report the date the enrollment status was effective, enter the new anticipated completion date, and submit the changes electronically through the batch method or the NSLDS website. Institutions are responsible for timely reporting, whether they report directly or via a third-party servicer. Condition The Federal Government requires the College to report student enrollment changes to the National Student Loan Data System (?NSLDS?) within sixty days with an accurate effective date. During our testing of forty students with enrollment status changes, we noted the following: ? Twelve students? effective dates were reported incorrectly to NSLDS. Cause The College reports student enrollment status changes to the NSLDS through the National Student Clearinghouse (?NSC?), a third-party contractor, and is responsible for ensuring that student enrollment status changes are reported to the NSLDS in a timely and accurate manner. It is the responsibility of the Registrar to submit the enrollment status changes to NSC and to ensure that controls are in place to timely submit updates once the Registrar's office receives a student withdrawal form. Although the College has policies and procedures for transmitting information to the NSC on a bimonthly basis to ensure reporting of all students is done in a timely manner, the Registrar's office did not accurately and timely report the student enrollment status changes. Effect Student enrollment status changes were not accurately reported within the required timeframe, which may result in the students entering repayment status later than the required timeframe. Questioned Costs Not applicable Perspective Our sample was not, and was not intended to be, statistically valid. Of forty students selected for testing, we noted the following three instances of noncompliance: Number of Instances Percentage of Sample Incorrect effective date reported 12 30% Identification as a Repeat Finding, if applicable See finding 2019-001 included in the summary schedule of prior year finding. Recommendation Management should continue to strengthen their oversight of the NSLDS reporting to ensure that timely and accurate reporting of enrollment information is made to the NSLDS in order for the College to be in compliance with the requirements. Additionally, the College should implement reconciliation procedures between enrollment records and NSLDS to ensure that information is properly maintained. Views of Responsible Officials The College agrees with the finding.

Finding number: 2019-001 Federal agency: U.S. Department of Education (?ED?) Programs: Student Financial Assistance Cluster CFDA #?s: 84.063, 84.268, 84.379 Award year: 2019 Criteria According to 34 CFR Section 685.309(b)(2): A school shall, unless it expects to submit its next student status confirmation report to the Secretary within the next sixty days, notify the Secretary within thirty days if it discovers that a Direct Subsidized, Direct Unsubsidized, or Direct PLUS Loan has been made to or on behalf of a student who: i. Enrolled at that school but has ceased to be enrolled on at least a half-time basis; ii. Has been accepted for enrollment at that school but failed to enroll on at least a half-time basis for the period for which the loan was intended; or iii. Has changed his or her permanent address. The Dear Colleague Letter GEN-12-6 (the ?Letter?) issued by the U.S. Department of Education (?ED?) on March 30, 2012 states that in addition to student loan borrowers, Enrollment Reporting files will include two additional groups of students: Pell Grant and Perkins Loan recipients. According to 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix XI Compliance Supplement updated April 2018: Under the Pell Grant and loan programs, institutions must complete and return within 15 days the Enrollment Reporting roster file placed in their Student Aid Internet Gateway mailboxes sent by ED via the National Student Loan Data System (?NSLDS?). The institution determines how often it receives the Enrollment Reporting roster file with the default set at a minimum of every 60 days. Once received, the institution must update for changes in student status, report the date the enrollment status was effective, enter the new anticipated completion date, and submit the changes electronically through the batch method or the NSLDS website. Institutions are responsible for timely reporting, whether they report directly or via a third-party servicer. Condition The Federal Government requires the College to report student enrollment changes to the National Student Loan Data System (?NSLDS?) within sixty days with an accurate effective date. During our testing of forty students with enrollment status changes we noted the following: ? Three students? effective dates were reported incorrectly to NSLDS. Cause The College reports student enrollment status changes to the NSLDS through the National Student Clearinghouse (?NSC?), a third-party contractor, and is responsible for ensuring that student enrollment status changes are reported to the NSLDS in a timely and accurate manner. It is the responsibility of the Registrar to submit the enrollment status changes to NSC and to ensure that controls are in place to timely submit updates once the Registrar's office receives a student withdrawal form. Although the College has policies and procedures for transmitting information to the NSC on a bimonthly basis to ensure reporting of all students is done in a timely manner, the Registrar's office did not accurately and timely report the student enrollment status changes. Effect Student enrollment status changes were not accurately reported within the required timeframe, which may result in the students entering repayment status later than the required timeframe. Questioned Costs Not applicable Perspective Our sample was not, and was not intended to be, statistically valid. Of forty students selected for testing, we noted the following three instances of non-compliance: Number of Instances Percentage of Sample Incorrect effective date reported 3 7.5% Identification as a Repeat Finding, if applicable See finding 2018-001 included in the summary schedule of prior year finding. Recommendation Management should continue to strengthen their oversight of the NSLDS reporting to ensure that timely and accurate reporting of enrollment information is made to the NSLDS in order for the College to be in compliance with the requirements. Furthermore, additional emphasis should be made on reporting the proper effective date. Views of Responsible Officials The College agrees with the finding.

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