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New legislation aims to combat 'ghost student' fraud in federal student aid, but is the rush to tighten safeguards putting legitimate applicants at risk?

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House panel hears testimony on 'ghost student' FAFSA fraud; witnesses urge careful tailoring of proposed safeguards
The committee discussed H.R.7892 (No Aid for Ghost Students Act), which would require identity‑fraud screening and verification before disbursement of federal student aid; supporters said the bill would block large thefts, while critics cautioned against codifying systems that remain under development and warned of possible overreach.
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June 5, 2026 at 4:38 PM