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Student Aid Fraud Oversight and Accountability Act of 2026
Last updated: 5/26/2026 · Introduced: 3/12/2026
Author: Glenn Thompson (R-PA)
TL;DR (AI)
- This bill requires the Secretary of Education to prioritize program reviews for institutions of higher education that disburse federal financial aid without verifying student identity when a FAFSA raises suspicion of identity fraud.
- Institutions can avoid prioritization for program reviews by verifying student identity through in-person or live audiovisual means.
- Identification of institutions disbursing aid without identity verification may trigger program reviews, audits, and investigations, but does not automatically indicate failure to meet requirements.
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