H.R. 7892: No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2026-03-12 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4] |
| Policy area | Education |
| Cosponsors | 4 |
| Latest action | 2026-06-11 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-23 |
Summary
Official summary (Reported to House, 2026-05-26):
No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026
This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to establish an identity fraud detection system for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Beginning on October 1, 2026, ED must use an identity fraud detection system to review each submitted application to determine whether the applicant presents a reasonable suspicion of identity fraud. If ED makes such a determination, it must notify the applicant and each institution of higher education (IHE) designated on the application that the applicant is subject to additional identity verification.
An IHE may not disburse federal financial aid to an applicant that presents a reasonable suspicion of fraud unless the IHE verifies the applicant's identity in person or by live video. If the applicant's identity is confirmed, the IHE must notify ED that the applicant's identity has been verified.
ED must establish guidelines for the identity verification procedures conducted by IHEs.
(On April 26, 2026, ED began implementing a real-time identity fraud detection process within the FAFSA form that places applicants into one of four risk categories. High-risk applicants must confirm their identity by presenting documentation during the online application process, including via a live camera process. Applicants who are rejected via this automated process must then have their identity verified in person by IHEs.)
Cosponsors (4)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Kevin Kiley | R CA 2026-03-17 |
| Glenn Grothman | R WI 2026-03-17 |
| Virginia Foxx | R NC 2026-03-18 |
| Jay Obernolte | R CA 2026-04-27 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 7892 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 7892?
H.R. 7892 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 7892 are available on congress.gov.
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