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Federal aid fraud detector now live in every FAFSA

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Education launched a new real-time fraud detection system for the Free Application for ...
The Education Department's new FAFSA anti-fraud program may require some students to verify their identity before receiving ...
Starting this week, students may encounter a new identity-verification step while filing out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid as the Trump administration continues to prioritize cracking ...
A bipartisan group of senators is introducing legislation to prevent fraudsters scamming the federal student aid system for ...
New fraud-prevention measures are intended to ensure the integrity of the federal student aid system, though experts warn ...
The Trump administration launches a real-time FAFSA fraud detection tool to fight ghost student scams tied to fabricated and ...
College-aged students know the urgency and importance of meeting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) ...
Like first-time applicants, returning applicants should follow the steps below to file the FAFSA. If filing as a dependent, ...
Cape Fear Community College is offering a series of upcoming events to help current and prospective students navigate the financial aid process.
Federal Student Aid processing delays, workforce cuts, and upcoming 2026–27 rule changes are reshaping the financial aid landscape, leaving students facing tighter timelines and evolving eligibility ...
California students with undocumented parents in mixed status families are fearful of submitting FAFSA applications fearing ...
State and federal data show an 8% drop, roughly 3,000 fewer, FAFSA submissions from high-school students in mixed-status ...