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Bryn Mawr CollegeHigher Education

EIN: 231352621

UEI: K6QTMYRRT6S5

Audited by: Grant Thornton LLP

Oversight agency: 84 [Department of Education]

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Data as of September 2, 2026

Bryn Mawr College10 audit years3 findings
10
Audit Years
3
Total Findings
0
Repeat Findings
$12.9M
Federal Awards Expended (FY 2025)

FY 2025-05-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$12,900,865 federal awards expended

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on November 20, 2025. Under 2 CFR 200.521(d), a pass-through entity that provided federal funds to this organization for this audit period must issue a management decision on these findings by May 20, 2026 (109 days ago).

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2025-001
Special Tests & Provisions
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYOTHER MATTERS

The College did not submit updates to student enrollment status changes to the NSLDS. Cause: College personnel were unclear on the differences between file types (“Subsequent of Term” and “End of Term”) used for reporting. Guidance provided by the National Student Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse, or NSC) was unclear. Effect: The status change for 16 out of 21 students sampled was not communicated to the NSLDS, which resulted in noncompliance. This sample was not a statistical sample. Questioned Costs: None. Context: During the fiscal year under audit, the College submitted the “Subsequent of Term” file in place of the “End of Term” file to the NSC. The “Subsequent of Term” file did not capture student statuses (mainly, graduations) that had occurred in Spring 2025. This resulted in a total of 433 student statuses that were not reported properly to the NSC, of which 16 relate to the sample tested. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: The College should continue to work alongside the Clearinghouse to resolve the student status discrepancies and ensure proper training is provided to the individuals responsible. Views of Responsible Officials: See management’s corrective action plan on page 41.

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Special Tests and Provisions – Enrollment Reporting – Significant Deficiency Student Financial Assistance Cluster U.S. Department of Education Award Period: June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025 Criteria: 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) and 34 CFR 685.309 require institutions to report enrollment information under the Pell grant and Direct loan programs via the NSLDS (National Student Loan Data System). The administration of Title IV programs depends heavily on the accuracy and timeliness of the enrollment information reported by institutions. Condition: The College did not submit updates to student enrollment status changes to the NSLDS. Cause: College personnel were unclear on the differences between file types (“Subsequent of Term” and “End of Term”) used for reporting. Guidance provided by the National Student Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse, or NSC) was unclear. Effect: The status change for 16 out of 21 students sampled was not communicated to the NSLDS, which resulted in noncompliance. This sample was not a statistical sample. Questioned Costs: None. Context: During the fiscal year under audit, the College submitted the “Subsequent of Term” file in place of the “End of Term” file to the NSC. The “Subsequent of Term” file did not capture student statuses (mainly, graduations) that had occurred in Spring 2025. This resulted in a total of 433 student statuses that were not reported properly to the NSC, of which 16 relate to the sample tested. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: The College should continue to work alongside the Clearinghouse to resolve the student status discrepancies and ensure proper training is provided to the individuals responsible. Views of Responsible Officials: See management’s corrective action plan on page 41.

Corrective Action Plan

The College acknowledges that it did not have a full understanding of the differences between and purpose of the NSC reporting file types “Subsequent of Term,” “End of Term,” and “Degree,” which lead to the incorrect file being submitted at the conclusion of Spring 2025. As a result, NSLDS records for 433 students were not updated in a timely fashion. In order to remediate the NSLDS records, the College worked with the NSC to recall and resubmit all files for period May to September 2025. As of October 2025, all Spring 2025, Summer 2025, and Fall 2025 to-date data reported to the NSLDS properly reflects student statuses. The College will continue to work with the NSC to ensure that “Pre Term”, “Subsequent of Term”, “End of Term,” and “Degree” files are being transmitted in an orderly, timely, and automated manner that minimizes the need for staff intervention. The College will follow NSC’s best practices guidance on data file management. The Planned Corrective Action will be implemented immediately.

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FY 2024-05-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$11,618,814 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on February 24, 2025 — management decision was due August 24, 2025.

2024-002
Special Tests & Provisions
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY

The College did not properly submit updates as necessary to student enrollment status changes to the NSLDS within the 60-day timeframe. Cause: Enrollment status changes were being sent consistently and timely to the NSC (National Student Clearinghouse), but any discrepancies were not identified and corrected. Context: During the fiscal year under audit, enrollment status changes were being communicated to the NSLDS, but there was no process to review any discrepancies between the College’s enrollment records and the NSLDS. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: The College should implement a monthly review process to ensure all student enrollment status changes are captured when certifying enrollment data. Views of Responsible Officials: See management’s corrective action plan on page 41. Effect: The status change for 2 out of 34 students sampled was not properly communicated to the NSLDS, which resulted in noncompliance with this compliance requirement. This sample was not a statistical sample. Questioned Costs: None.

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Special Tests and Provisions – Enrollment Reporting – Significant Deficiency Student Financial Assistance Cluster U.S. Department of Education Award Period: June 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024 Criteria: According to 34 CFR 690.83(b)(2) and 34 CFR 685.309, institutions are required to report enrollment information under the Pell grant and Direct loan programs via the NSLDS (National Student Loan Data System). The administration of the Title IV programs depends heavily on the accuracy and timeliness of the enrollment information reported by institutions. Condition: The College did not properly submit updates as necessary to student enrollment status changes to the NSLDS within the 60-day timeframe. Cause: Enrollment status changes were being sent consistently and timely to the NSC (National Student Clearinghouse), but any discrepancies were not identified and corrected. Context: During the fiscal year under audit, enrollment status changes were being communicated to the NSLDS, but there was no process to review any discrepancies between the College’s enrollment records and the NSLDS. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: The College should implement a monthly review process to ensure all student enrollment status changes are captured when certifying enrollment data. Views of Responsible Officials: See management’s corrective action plan on page 41. Effect: The status change for 2 out of 34 students sampled was not properly communicated to the NSLDS, which resulted in noncompliance with this compliance requirement. This sample was not a statistical sample. Questioned Costs: None.

Corrective Action Plan

The College acknowledges that, while student status change information was being sent to the NSC, it did not have an appropriate process in place to regularly review and reconcile the data received by the NSLDS and information for 2 students was not properly remitted. A correction was made to the existing reconciliation report so that all statuses remitted to the NSLDS are captured accurately and can be reconciled by the Registrar’s Office to the College’s enrollment records. Additionally, the College will adopt a practice of manually updating the NSC after receiving each student status change notification throughout the semester. The Planned Corrective Action will be implemented immediately.

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FY 2023-05-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$12,151,211 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on February 23, 2024 — management decision was due August 23, 2024.

FY 2022-05-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$16,684,278 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on February 20, 2023 — management decision was due August 20, 2023.

FY 2021-05-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$15,037,662 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on March 29, 2022 — management decision was due September 29, 2022.

FY 2020-05-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$16,706,655 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on November 2, 2020 — management decision was due May 2, 2021.

FY 2019-05-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$17,002,083 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on November 3, 2019 — management decision was due May 3, 2020.

FY 2018-05-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$18,947,778 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on December 20, 2018 — management decision was due June 20, 2019.

2018-001
Reporting
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYOTHER MATTERS

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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FY 2017-05-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$18,435,980 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on December 10, 2017 — management decision was due June 10, 2018.

FY 2016-05-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$19,314,441 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on February 16, 2017 — management decision was due August 16, 2017.

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