$1 billion in the shadows: How “ghost students” are haunting California’s colleges
California's community colleges are grappling with a significant fraud crisis involving "ghost students" who occupy seats and claim financial aid. Despite official claims of minor losses, faculty observations and national estimates suggest a much larger problem. New verification measures are being implemented to combat this issue and restore trust in the system.
California's community colleges are grappling with a significant fraud crisis involving "ghost students" who occupy seats and claim financial aid. Despite official claims of minor losses, faculty observations and national estimates suggest a much larger problem. New verification measures are being implemented to combat this issue and restore trust in the system.
