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New identity checks blocked $1B in student aid fraud since June 2025.
The U.S. Department of Education says enhanced fraud controls, launched in June 2025, have prevented $1 billion in federal student aid fraud by requiring first-time FAFSA applicants to verify their identity in person or via live video with a government-issued photo ID.
The move, aimed at stopping bots, deceased individuals’ identities, and international fraud rings, followed the discovery of $90 million in fraudulent disbursements.
The department attributed the surge in fraud to weakened safeguards under the previous administration and a shift in resources toward loan forgiveness during the pandemic.
Within the first week, nearly 150,000 suspicious applications were flagged.
A new website lists fake school websites to help students avoid scams.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon called the effort a victory for taxpayer accountability, ensuring funds support genuine students.
Nuevos controles de identidad bloquearon $ 1B en fraude de ayuda estudiantil desde junio de 2025.