What does Preamble of FAFSA Verification Efficiency Act do?

This bill proposes amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965. The stated purpose is to improve the process for verifying social security numbers provided to the Secretary of Education for federal student aid.

What does SHORT TITLE. of FAFSA Verification Efficiency Act do?

This bill is formally titled the FAFSA Verification Efficiency Act.

What does VERIFICATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER. of FAFSA Verification Efficiency Act do?

This section amends Section 484(o) of the Higher Education Act of 1965. The Secretary of Education, in cooperation with the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, will verify the social security number and citizenship status of individuals seeking Federal student aid. Verification is required for individuals providing information under sections 483, 484(a), and 494. The amendment establishes that this verification process supersedes any other provision of law.

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FAFSA Verification Efficiency Act

Last updated: 4/21/2026 · Introduced: 4/21/2026

Author: Tommy Tuberville (R-AL)

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This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require verification of social security numbers and citizenship status for federal student aid applicants.
The Secretary of Education, working with the Social Security Administration, will conduct this verification process.
This verification process takes precedence over any other conflicting laws or regulations.

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