Program Review Assistance

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Since its inception in 1977, Program Review has been committed to helping schools accurately and effectively administer state and federal financial aid programs. Our goal is to ensure that the administration of all state and federal financial aid programs is in compliance with applicable law, regulations, and policies.

We are committed to promoting and maintaining integrity, accuracy, and timeliness in the certification and delivery of financial assistance to students and their parents. Currently, we conduct routine and technical assistance reviews in an effort to better serve the financial aid community and provide better training.

Through Program Review Assistance, we hope to encourage an atmosphere of mutual respect and support within the financial aid community. By sharing ideas, professional competencies, and experiences, we believe that we can effectively serve the diverse needs of students, families, and schools.

To learn more about Program Review, view/download the Program Review Process, June 2010 (PDF).

Contact us if you have any questions or suggestions or if you would like to schedule a technical assistance review.

Type of Review Characteristics Sample Size
Routine program review

Scheduled by PHEAA

  • Review is conducted.
  • Findings letter is mailed to the financial aid administrator's supervisor.
  • The school must respond and resolve any findings—this includes making required refunds.

30–40 State Grant files

5–10 Other State Grant and Special Program files, such as:

  • NETS
  • PATH
  • Chafee
  • Byrd Scholarship
  • State Work-Study
  • Off-Campus Community Service Program
Technical assistance review

Requested by the school

Focus is on one specific area identified by the school:

  • School change in curriculum
  • Program eligibility
  • State Grant certification procedures

May or may not include a small sample of student files

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