No-Cost Extensions: What Most Universities Get Wrong
What a Compliant NCE Requires No-cost extensions (NCEs) are one of the most commonly misunderstood aspects of post-award management. While many institutions treat them as routine administrative actions, they carry compliance and financial implications that require careful review. A successful NCE request must demonstrate that the original scope of work remains unchanged, that sufficient unobligated balances exist, and that additional time—not additional funding—is required to complete project...