FAFSA Verification Efficiency Act
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve the process for the verification of social security numbers required to be provided to the Secretary of Education for Federal student aid, and for other purposes.
The FAFSA Verification Efficiency Act, introduced as SB4365, aims to streamline the process for verifying social security numbers in the Federal student aid application. This would make it easier for students to apply for financial assistance by simplifying a key part of the application process. The bill seeks to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to achieve these improvements.
This legislation would primarily affect students and their families who are applying for federal financial aid to attend college. By making the verification process more efficient, it could reduce the time and effort required to complete the application, potentially increasing the number of students who successfully secure aid.
SB4365 was introduced on April 21, 2026, and was immediately referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for further consideration. This marks the first step in its journey through the legislative process, where it will be reviewed, potentially amended, and voted on before it could become law.
