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Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship: Expanded Access and New Rules

This bill modifies the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship for veterans. It expands eligibility to include graduate students and adjusts credit hour requirements. The bill also introduces a new priority system for awarding the scholarship, favoring those who have used the most educational assistance months.
Key points
The STEM scholarship will now be available for graduate students, not just post-secondary students.
Required credit hour thresholds for eligibility have been reduced (from 60 to 45 and from 90 to 67.5).
A new priority order for awarding the scholarship is established: first, individuals who have used the most educational assistance, then those pursuing STEM fields.
The scholarship can only be used after all other educational assistance benefits have been exhausted.
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Print number: 118_HR_5785
Sponsor: Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13]
Process start date: 2023-09-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the requirements of the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5785.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The STEM scholarship will now be available for graduate students, not just post-secondary students.
  • Required credit hour thresholds for eligibility have been reduced (from 60 to 45 and from 90 to 67.5).
  • A new priority order for awarding the scholarship is established: first, individuals who have used the most educational assistance, then those pursuing STEM fields.
  • The scholarship can only be used after all other educational assistance benefits have been exhausted.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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