Ghost Students: How Fraudsters Use Fake Identities to Cheat Universities
Ghost student fraud costs higher education $5 billion annually as fraudsters use stolen identities to exploit financial aid. California estimates 20% of community college applications—over 460,000—are fake bots taking spots from real students.
These "ghost students" never attend classes but access federal loans and aid before vanishing. Remote learning creates perfect conditions for criminals to exploit systems.
Your institution needs proven strategies to detect enrollment fraud before it impacts your budget and students. Download our article to learn key warning signs and discover verification solutions that stop ghost students during applications!
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