FAFSA Verification Efficiency Act
Sponsored By: Representative Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5]
In Committee
Summary
Requires verification of Social Security numbers and citizenship for people applying for federal student aid.
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- Students and families: The Department of Education would verify the Social Security number and citizenship status of anyone who must provide those details for federal student aid, including under sections 483, 484(a), and 494.
- Education and the Social Security Administration: The Secretary of Education, working with the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, would carry out these checks and enforce the statute's conditions.
- Legal effect: The bill states these verifications must occur "notwithstanding any other provision of law," making this a primary verification duty tied to the cited Higher Education Act provisions.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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New SSN and citizenship checks for FAFSA
This bill would require the Education Department to verify Social Security numbers and citizenship. It would apply to anyone who provides information for federal student aid. The Department would do the checks with the Social Security Administration and would enforce the statute's listed conditions. If enacted, this would find mismatches and help detect ineligible applicants faster. It would also delay processing or cause aid denials if records do not match. You or your parent would need to give extra documents to fix mismatches.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5]
MI • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
NC • R
Sponsored 3/18/2026
Roll Call Votes
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