What does Preamble of HR 7892 do?

This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965. It requires the Secretary of Education to use an identity fraud detection system. The system will review each Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The review aims to determine if a FAFSA presents a reasonable suspicion of identity fraud.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 7892 do?

This bill is formally titled the 'No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026'.

What does IDENTITY FRAUD DETECTION SYSTEM. of HR 7892 do?

This section amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish an identity fraud detection system. Starting October 1, 2026, the Secretary will use this system to review applications for reasonable suspicion of identity fraud. If reasonable suspicion is determined, the Secretary must notify the applicant and designated institutions. The applicant will receive notice of the determination, the basis for it, and additional verification requirements. Designated institutions will receive notice of the reasonable suspicion and that the applicant is subject to identity verification before disbursing federal financial aid. The Secretary must submit written descriptions of the system and any substantial changes to Congress. An annual evaluation of the system's effectiveness will be conducted and reported to Congress. Section 487(a)(15) is amended to require institutions to verify identity before disbursing aid if a reasonable suspicion of fraud exists. The Secretary must establish guidelines for identity verification procedures by October 1, 2026.

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No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026 — HR. 7892

Last updated: 3/12/2026 · Introduced: 3/12/2026

Author: Burgess Owens (R-UT)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill requires the Secretary of Education to implement an identity fraud detection system to review Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms for reasonable suspicion of identity fraud.
If identity fraud is suspected, the bill mandates notification to both the applicant and designated institutions, requiring additional verification before federal financial aid is disbursed.
The bill also requires annual evaluations of the system's effectiveness and establishes guidelines for identity verification procedures.

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