Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Summary
The bill adds a requirement that the Department of Education use an identity‑fraud detection system to review every Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) beginning October 1, 2026. If the system flags a reasonable suspicion of fraud, the applicant and each school they listed must be notified, and schools may not disburse aid until the student’s identity is confirmed through in‑person or live video verification. The measure is intended to stop fraudulent or “ghost” students from receiving federal aid.
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