US House passes bill to combat ‘ghost’ student aid applicants

The U.S. House passed a bill to combat financial aid fraud by implementing an identity verification system for FAFSA applications. The measure aims to prevent 'ghost students' from obtaining federal funds through stolen identities and requires the Department of Education to establish fraud detection protocols. The bill, supported by nearly 40 Democrats and a Republican-led effort, aligns with broader anti-fraud initiatives under the Trump administration.