An Audit Report on Student Loan Default Rate Prevention and Management Activities at Texas Southern University
May 2008
Report Number 08-034
Overall Conclusion
Texas Southern University (University) had sufficient policies and procedures in place to monitor and prevent defaults of federally backed student loans. Specifically:
- The University provided entrance and exit counseling for students.
- The University provided financial literature to students.
- The University communicated information about students at greater risk of future student loan defaults to administrative offices and departments across campus.
- The University reported accurate student enrollment data to the U.S. Department of Education.
- The University utilized various federal reports to monitor and assist students who either defaulted on their student loans or were at risk of defaulting.
- The University surveyed previous students to identify their reasons for not returning to the University and the causes of student loan defaults.
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