S 4531·Federal·senate
Student Aid Fraud Oversight and Accountability Act of 2026
In CommitteeFiled May 14, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] (R)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 14, 2026
Summary
The bill changes the Higher Education Act so the Department of Education must flag any school that disbursed Title IV aid to a student whose FAFSA raised a reasonable suspicion of identity fraud. Schools can avoid the flag if they verify the student’s identity in person or via live video before the aid is paid and notify the Secretary. The goal is to improve oversight of student‑aid fraud while giving institutions a clear way to demonstrate compliance.
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