Nonprofit School Services for Institutions Doing More With Less
More audit flexibility than for-profit schools doesn’t mean less risk. It means issues can go undetected for longer. When the Department of Education program review finds them, the consequences can become serious. Our nonprofit school services team has seen it all and knows how to help you achieve and maintain compliance.
The Challenges Nonprofit Institutions Face
The compliance pressure on nonprofit schools is real, but it shows up differently than it does for proprietary institutions.
Staffing shortages
Financial aid is one of the most chronically understaffed functions in higher education. When your team is operating at capacity just to process aid, compliance takes a back seat.
Program review exposure
Unlike for-profit schools, some nonprofits aren’t required to audit financial aid annually and only material findings must be reported. That means issues can go undetected until a program review reveals them.
Regulatory gaps in areas like the Clery Act
All institutions manage a range of federal compliance obligations beyond Title IV, including crime reporting requirements, but with limited testing in a Single Audit. Violations can carry serious financial penalties.
Turnover-driven compliance gaps
High staff turnover in financial aid departments means institutional knowledge walks out the door and compliance errors follow.
Rising regulatory complexity
The pace of regulatory change keeps accelerating. Keeping up with new guidance while managing day-to-day operations is an enormous burden on small teams.
Enrollment decline and funding pressure
Falling enrollment and reduced federal funding can quietly erode your institution’s financial health. When composite scores slip as a result, the consequences with the Department of Education can be significant.
New program and delivery model risk
Traditional institutions are increasingly launching new programs, credentials, and delivery models to stay competitive. Each change can carry Title IV compliance nuance that a generalist firm isn’t equipped to catch.
Built for the Teams Running Your Institution
Our nonprofit school CPA services support the people who carry the compliance burden at nonprofit postsecondary schools.
We’ve worked inside financial aid departments — we know what your team is up against. Our services reduce the work on your end without creating new obligations.
From program review preparation to One Big Beautiful Bill (OB3) consulting, we help you identify and close compliance gaps before they become costly findings.
We handle financial statement audits, single audits, and financial modeling so your finance team has the accurate data it needs to lead effectively.
Our consulting team brings the depth and breadth of experience across many different schools and educational delivery models to support your day-to-day compliance work.
We help leadership teams understand their institution’s compliance exposure and build the infrastructure to manage it proactively.
We provide hands-on training to build capacity and help your team stay current on regulatory requirements without the overwhelm.
We provide the audit reporting and financial clarity your board needs to fulfill its fiduciary responsibilities and to ask the right questions about your institution’s compliance standing.
We Understand Nonprofit Schools
Our team brings experience across the full spectrum of nonprofit postsecondary institutions, from small private colleges to larger institutions receiving multiple types of federal funding. We know the compliance challenges you face, and we know how to help.
Let’s Talk About Your Compliance Needs
Connect with our team to discuss how we can support your institution’s compliance and financial health.
