Title IV Compliance Audits
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Title IV Compliance Audits
McClintock & Associates has serviced educational institutions from the beginning, evolving with the industry as we have grown.
For nearly 50 years, we have specialized in compliance audits for educational institutions that participate in the Federal Student Aid (FSA) programs. This experience has allowed us to develop and provide extensive consultative, planning, and training services in addition to (or in lieu of) a formal compliance audit.
Rules and regulations surrounding the FSA programs are constantly changing. We work with you to ensure your institution achieves and maintains the highest level of compliance with Title IV laws, allowing you to focus on creating opportunities for your students.
Our Differentiators
- 7 FAACs on staff
- Team members have worked in Financial Aid
- Completed 125+ Title IV compliance audits in 2022
- File ahead of deadlines
- Team recognized as experts, requested/selected to present at wide range of industry conferences
- 100% focused on Higher Education

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“Thank you for keeping us informed of the progress of the diligence. I want to express my appreciation for your professionalism throughout the diligence process. I don’t say it often in regards to compliance audits, but it was a pleasure working with you. I have expressed this sentiment to the attorneys as well and I am certain they know the caliber of advisors they engaged."
– Chief of Staff, Higher Ed
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