WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Education launched a new real-time fraud detection system for the Free Application for ...

The U.S. Department of Education has rolled out a nationwide real-time fraud detection system for FAFSA applications, requiring high-risk applicants to verify their identity before receiving aid.

A bipartisan group of lawmakers in Washington is moving to shut down “ghost students” who use stolen identities to siphon off ...

Scammers are deploying increasingly sophisticated tactics to steal money and federal financial aid from hardworking Americans ...

New fraud-prevention measures are intended to ensure the integrity of the federal student aid system, though experts warn ...

A bipartisan group of senators is introducing legislation to prevent fraudsters scamming the federal student aid system for ...

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville helped introduce a bill aimed at stopping fraudsters from using stolen or fake identities to claim ...