What does Preamble of No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026 do?

This bill, formally titled 'A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require the use of an identity fraud detection system in reviewing Free Applications for Federal Student Aid,' aims to modify the Higher Education Act of 1965. The bill proposes requiring the use of an identity fraud detection system when reviewing Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

What does SHORT TITLE. of No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026 do?

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

What does IDENTITY FRAUD DETECTION SYSTEM. of No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish an identity fraud detection system. The Secretary will use this system to review applications submitted on or after October 1, 2026, to identify potential identity fraud. If an application raises a reasonable suspicion of fraud, 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. Institutions will receive notice of the reasonable suspicion and that the applicant is subject to verification before disbursing federal aid. The Secretary must submit a description of the system to authorizing committees by November 1, 2026, and report on any substantial changes. An annual evaluation and report on the system’s effectiveness will be submitted to the authorizing committees starting October 1, 2027. Section 487(a)(15) is amended to require institutions to verify identity in cases of reasonable suspicion before disbursing aid. 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

Last updated: 4/29/2026 · Introduced: 4/29/2026

Author: Ashley Moody (R-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates the use of an identity fraud detection system for reviewing Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The Secretary of Education will notify applicants and institutions when an application raises reasonable suspicion of identity fraud, requiring verification before federal aid is disbursed.
Institutions are required to verify applicant identity when reasonable suspicion of fraud is identified, and the Secretary must establish guidelines for these verification procedures.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 7892(Passed House)Official page

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