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117th Congress · House

Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act

Subjects: Higher education · Student aid and college costs · Temporary and part-time employment · Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation · Armed Forces and National Security

In plain language

  • House bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Requires VA (VA) to implement a five-year pilot program to expand eligibility for the work-study allowance program.
  • House passed it on May 18, 2022 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a five-year pilot program to expand eligibility for the work-study allowance program to individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training at a rate equal to at least half of that required of a full-time student. To offset the cost of the program, the bill extends from January 14, 2031, to January 23, 2031, the end of the period for certain VA housing loan fee rates under the VA home loan program.

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