Audit and Program Review Support That Protects Your Institution
Summary
This page explains how Higher Ed Executives helps colleges and universities respond to U.S. Department of Education audits and program reviews. Services include reviewing findings, reconstructing files, recalculating awards, implementing corrective action plans, managing Heightened Cash Monitoring, and drafting appeals. The goal is to minimize disruption, reduce liability, and protect compliance so financial aid staff can stay focused on serving students.
When the U.S. Department of Education initiates an audit or program review, the stakes are high. Findings can jeopardize financial aid eligibility, increase institutional liability, and place accreditation at risk. For colleges and universities with limited staff capacity, the process can quickly overwhelm financial aid and business office operations.
Higher Ed Executives provides trusted audit and program review support tailored for higher education leaders. Our consultants bring decades of on-campus experience in Title IV compliance, accreditation standards, and federal financial aid administration. We partner with institutions to not only resolve findings, but also to strengthen internal controls that reduce future risk.
With our guidance, your institution can:
- Respond to audit and program review findings with confidence
- Reconstruct student files and recalculate awards accurately
- Implement corrective action plans that satisfy ED requirements
- Manage Heightened Cash Monitoring and Reimbursement situations
- Draft clear, defensible responses and appeals to ED determinations
Our expertise helps you reduce liabilities, safeguard accreditation, and maintain uninterrupted financial aid operations; all while protecting your institution’s reputation and financial stability.