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Veterans' Education: Military Learning for College Credit

This act allows veterans and other eligible individuals to use their educational benefits to cover costs of exams and assessments that grant college credit. This aims to ease their path to higher education by recognizing prior military learning. The maximum benefit for one exam is $500.
Key points
Veterans can use educational assistance for exams and assessments that count towards college degrees.
This includes exams like DSST, CLEP, and evaluations of military training.
The maximum amount covered per exam or assessment is $500 or the actual cost, whichever is less.
Using this benefit will reduce the overall educational assistance entitlement for veterans.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2328
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Process start date: 2025-07-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Military Learning for Credit Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2328.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-07-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans can use educational assistance for exams and assessments that count towards college degrees.
  • This includes exams like DSST, CLEP, and evaluations of military training.
  • The maximum amount covered per exam or assessment is $500 or the actual cost, whichever is less.
  • Using this benefit will reduce the overall educational assistance entitlement for veterans.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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