# Thousands of “ghost students” use AI to steal millions in student loans, DOJ says

- Source: Ars Technica
- Published: 2026-10-30T16:53:49+00:00
- Category: Tech
- Original: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/10/doj-exposes-ghost-students-using-ai-to-complete-courses-steal-student-loans/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/thousands-of-ghost-students-use-ai-to-steal-millions-in-student-loans--1a9f92/

Applying for FAFSA may get messy as DOJ “ghost student” crackdown ramps up.

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