House Passes Bill to Combat Surging Student Aid Fraud

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the 'No Aid for Ghost Students Act' on June 10, 2026, aimed at addressing a significant increase in student aid fraud, particularly within California's community college system. The bill mandates the Department of Education to develop an identity fraud detection system for FAFSA applicants and to withhold aid from individuals unable to verify their identity before funds are disbursed.