Composite Score Solutions
Your Composite Score is the one number that controls everything:
Title IV funding, federal oversight, and your risk of sanctions.
The calculation is complicated, the margin for error is zero, and the cost of getting it wrong is too high.
Are you confident about your 2025 Composite Score?
Does your audit need to be finished before you know your Composite Score?
Were there events in 2025 that might impact your Composite Score?
Are you worried about failing the Composite Score in 2025?
Answered ‘yes’ to any of the above? Explore our solutions.
Our Solutions
We offer three solutions to take control of your Composite Score worry.
Validation
CSR 2.5+ / No Major Changes
- Get peace of mind from having expert review your score
- Gain comfort you aren’t missing unexpected changes
- Confirm your strong position remains solid through year-end
Starting at $3,500
Assurance
CSR 1.5–1.8 / Facing Change
- Model the impact of every major decision before you commit
- Clearly see your best- and worst-case score scenarios
- Catch issues early to protect your strong position
Starting at $6,000
Precision
CSR Near/Below 1.0 / At Risk
- Highly tailored models considering wide array of scenarios
- Potential solutions incorporated into model
- Frequent updates available
Starting at $12,500
Not sure which solution is right for you?
We created a tool to determine which one you need
McClintock & Associates is great to work with; they make the process as painless as possible while providing the expertise and attention to detail we truly appreciate. M&A does an excellent job of going over regulations and providing resources as needed, and we value their commitment to training and keeping us informed.
Rob Exham
VP of Student Finance, Sonoran Desert Institute
Composite Score insights from our experts
How Signing a New Lease Can Hurt Your School’s Composite Score
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Understanding Your Composite Score: 3 Key Drivers
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) uses an institution’s Composite Score as a key component in its annual assessment of Financial Responsibility. However, with the introduction of new Financial Responsibility Triggers, ED may now require…