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As of mid-January, an approximate $10 million in improper Direct Loans payments were disbursed before the Department restored NSLDS post screening.
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Approximately $10 million in improper Direct Loans payments were disbursed before Department restored NSLDS post screening
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Claim Maker
The author
Context Type
Press Release
Context Details
{
    "date": "mid-January",
    "action": "improper payments",
    "amount": "$10 million",
    "program": "Direct Loans"
}
Subject Tags
Finance Investigation
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a1166512-b6c4-405a-895c-afceeb2d1ee3
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 5:12 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 5:12 PM (6 months ago)

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Office of Federal Student Aid Strengthens Oversight and Halts Erroneous Payments
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https://www.ed.gov/about/news/press-release/us-department-of-education-fights-fraud-student-aid-protect-american-taxpayer

The U.S. Department of Education announced actions to ensure federal student aid is used properly. The department uncovered nearly $90 million disbursed to ineligible recipients, including deceased individuals. Actions include strengthening data sharing and fraud detection.

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