Trump admin tightens vise on student aid fraud in ‘ghost student’ crackdown

The Trump administration launches a real-time FAFSA fraud detection tool to fight ghost student scams tied to fabricated and ...
Inside Higher Ed

Education Department Launches New FAFSA Fraud Prevention Tool

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 ...
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Federal Government Steps in to Curtail FAFSA Scams

New fraud-prevention measures are intended to ensure the integrity of the federal student aid system, though experts warn ...
Inside Higher Ed

Kent Says Treasury Has ‘Better Talent’ Than ED to Support Student Loans

By shifting oversight of the portfolio, the Trump administration aims to improve loan collection as well as prevent borrowers ...
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FAFSA: Students seeking federal finance aid should expect delays due to the government shutdown

The shutdown is on track to become the longest-lasting government closure in history. The Capitol is seen late Tuesday night, Sept. 26, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) As the ...
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Government shutdown and student loans explained (2026 update)

Payments still due and loan servicers remain open, collection activity will still happen. IDR applications will still be processed. Pell Grants and Direct Loans will continue to be disbursed, but ...
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Experts urge students to file FAFSA early amid government shutdown

Battle Creek citywide "required landscaping" ordinance proposal to curb parking on lawns The City of Battle Creek is taking issue with vehicles being parked on front lawns and the dirt patches left ...