Ed Dept and SSA Cross-Check Student Financial Aid Eligibility
Published Date: 8/6/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Education and Social Security Administration are teaming up again to double-check that students applying for financial aid really qualify. This matching program helps keep things fair and accurate for everyone seeking help under the Higher Education Act. It’s a smart move to protect your info while making sure aid goes to the right folks—no extra costs or delays expected.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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ED and SSA will verify Title IV eligibility
The U.S. Department of Education and the Social Security Administration re-established a computer matching program to check that applicants for Title IV federal student aid meet eligibility rules under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. The Department is the recipient agency and SSA is the source agency for the matching data.
Program aims to protect privacy; no added costs
The notice describes the matching program as conducted under the Privacy Act framework and states it is intended to protect applicant information and make sure aid goes to eligible people. The notice says no extra costs or delays are expected from this matching activity.
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