NC audit says state university overcharged for student aid

FAYETTEVILLE — State auditors say students at Fayetteville State University were charged too much for financial aid in 2007, the final year of former Chancellor T.J. Bryan’s tenure at the university.

The Fayetteville Observer reported Monday the 59-page report said there was no criminal wrongdoing. The report listed 13 other problems including failing to collect unpaid student accounts and mistakes in checking financial aid applications from students.

University officials said students who were overcharged have been reimbursed and oversight was strengthened. The report was released Friday.

Bryan resigned as chancellor in July after criticism over a new nursing program and reports of previous financial problems.

Information from: The Fayetteville Observer,
http://www.fayobserver.com

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