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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.

The McClintock compliance team was efficient and accommodating under a very tight audit deadline, providing clear documentation expectations and communication. Their expertise and professionalism helped strengthen our compliance and made it an easy decision to also transition our financial statement audits to McClintock. They are a pleasure to work with.

VP of Financial Aid, For-Profit Institution

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Why Institutions Trust McClintock & Associates?

Specialization in Title IV

With 50+ years of experience and currently issuing 150+ audits annually, we’ve worked across every school model—so the challenges you’re facing, we’ve likely already solved. That’s why we’re frequently invited to speak at conferences to share our expertise.

We’ve Walked in Your Shoes

Our Financial Aid Compliance team includes 10 financial aid veterans and 7 Certified Financial Aid Administrators® (FAAC), delivering customized, real-world solutions shaped by firsthand institutional experience.

Year-Round Proactive Planning

With regulations evolving faster than ever, smaller financial aid and accounting teams often struggle to keep up. We track Title IV changes year-round and highlight what matters most for you.

Our Clients Love Us

Our team comes “batteries included”—no training needed, and we speak your language from day one. We work efficiently to minimize disruption, helping schools stay focused on students.

Where to Find Us

We’re frequently invited to speak at conferences to share our expertise.

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