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Report: California Professor Uncovers Fraudsters Impersonating 9/11 Victim To Steal Student Aid

A new report from government watchdog OpenTheBooks reveals that sophisticated "ghost student" fraud continues to plague ...
San Gabriel Valley Tribune

How California community colleges are using AI to battle financial aid fraud

Community colleges in California for years have been fighting a losing battle with fraudsters who have stolen millions of dollars in federal and state financial aid. But now state officials believe ...
LAist

Fake student aid: California colleges detect more fraudsters stealing millions

For years, scammers have targeted community colleges across the state, posing as students in order to steal money from scholarships or government financial aid. Recent state reports suggest the ...
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More California high school seniors applied for college financial aid this year than last

Nearly three-quarters of California public high school seniors applied for federal financial aid this year ... 2 to be eligible for aid to attend community colleges. The decline in 2024 is attributed ...
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California community colleges consider application fees to offset financial aid fraud

California's community college board is considering charging an application fee to offset the losses from financial aid fraud. According to California Community Colleges, the shift to online learning ...