S. 4428In Committee
No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026
Require the Department of Education to screen FAFSA applications for identity fraud and block aid disbursement until flagged applicants complete added identity verification
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Require the Department of Education to screen FAFSA applications for identity fraud and block aid disbursement until flagged applicants complete added identity verification
Key points
- Require FAFSA fraud screening
- Require identity verification by institutions
- Prohibit aid disbursement for flagged applicants
- Direct Education Department guidelines
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-04-29 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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