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U.S. Targets Student Aid Fraud in California Colleges

6/21/2025

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The U.S. Department of Education is taking a stand against student aid fraud, revealing that over a third of California community college applications are fake. This summer, new identity verification measures will be introduced for first-time federal aid applicants, with a permanent system rolling out in the fall. The fight against fraud aims to save millions for taxpayers.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Education is taking a stand against student aid fraud, revealing that over a third of California community college applications are fake. This summer, new identity verification measures will be introduced for first-time federal aid applicants, with a permanent system rolling out in the fall. The fight against fraud aims to save millions for taxpayers.