HR 7892

No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026

In Committeeeducation

Progress

Intro

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

Timeline

Jun 11Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jun 10Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 9POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 7892, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Scott (VA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jun 3Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1333 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8646, H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892 and H.R. 8872. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8646 under a structured rule and H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892, and H.R. 8872 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
May 26Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 583.
Mar 17Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 3.

Summary

**No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026 - Summary** This bill would prevent colleges and universities from receiving federal financial aid for students who aren't actually attending classes or completing coursework - known as "ghost students." **What it does:** Requires schools to verify that students receiving federal aid (like Pell Grants or federal loans) are actively participating in their educational programs through attendance tracking, assignment completion, or other engagement measures. **Who it affects:** - College and university students receiving federal financial aid - Higher education institutions that receive federal funding - Taxpayers whose money funds these aid programs **What would change:** - Schools would need stronger systems to track student participation - Students would face stricter requirements to maintain their aid eligibility - Institutions could lose federal funding if they can't prove students are genuinely enrolled and participating - This could reduce fraud and ensure aid money goes to students who are actually pursuing their education The goal is to protect taxpayer funds and ensure financial aid serves its intended purpose of supporting active students.