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FAFSA Verification Efficiency Act: Stricter Checks for Student Aid Applicants

This act requires the Department of Education to verify the Social Security numbers and citizenship status of all individuals applying for federal student aid. It aims to ensure that financial support is distributed correctly by cross-checking applicant data with the Social Security Administration.
Key points
Mandatory verification of Social Security numbers for all federal student aid applicants.
Required checks on citizenship status in cooperation with the Social Security Administration.
Strengthened enforcement of eligibility conditions for receiving federal education funding.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
FAFSA Verification Efficiency Act
Print number: S 4365
Sponsor: Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL]
Process start date: 2026-04-21