U.S. Department Of Education Cracks Down On Student Aid Fraud, Cites Nearly $90 Million In Erroneous Payments

U.S. Department Of Education Cracks Down On Student Aid Fraud, Cites Nearly $90 Million In Erroneous Payments

The U.S. Department of Education today announced significant actions and proactive measures aimed at ensuring the integrity of federal student aid programs and protecting American taxpayer contributions. A recent comprehensive analysis revealed that nearly $90 million had been disbursed to ineligible recipients, a figure that includes payments made to thousands of deceased individuals. “As we […] U.S. Department Of Education Cracks Down On Stude…

Education Department Finds $90 Million in Improper Student Aid Payments - The Thinking Conservative

U.S. Dept of Education uncovered $90 million in federal student aid disbursed to people not eligible, including thousands of deceased individuals. The post Education Department Finds $90 Million in Improper Student Aid Payments appeared first on The Thinking Conservative.

2025 Fraud Watch: 5 Growing Threats to Education Providers and How to Beat Them

Education institutions worldwide are under unprecedented attack from increasingly sophisticated fraud rings. Identity theft, deep‑fake documents and bot‑driven “ghost students” are siphoning off millions in financial aid and damaging brand trust. This update combines fresh 2024‑25 data, regulatory moves across the UK, US and EU, and exclusive Shufti analytics to help you tighten controls before the next enrolment cycle. Why the risk profile spik…