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Easier Qualification, Stricter Usage for Veterans' STEM Scholarship.

This bill modifies the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship for veterans, making it easier to qualify by reducing the required credit hours. However, it introduces a significant change regarding usage: recipients must now exhaust all their primary educational benefits (like the GI Bill) before accessing this STEM scholarship. The law also establishes new priority rules, favoring applicants who have used most of their existing benefits and those formally declared in a STEM major.
Key points
Academic requirements lowered: Veterans need fewer credit hours (reduced from 60 to 45, or 90 to 67.5) to qualify for the STEM scholarship.
Benefit usage order changed: The STEM scholarship becomes a secondary benefit; it can only be used after the veteran has exhausted all primary educational assistance entitlements.
New priority system: Priority is given to veterans who have used the most months of their existing benefits and those who have declared a major in a qualifying STEM field.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3040
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Process start date: 2025-10-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3040.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-10-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Academic requirements lowered: Veterans need fewer credit hours (reduced from 60 to 45, or 90 to 67.5) to qualify for the STEM scholarship.
  • Benefit usage order changed: The STEM scholarship becomes a secondary benefit; it can only be used after the veteran has exhausted all primary educational assistance entitlements.
  • New priority system: Priority is given to veterans who have used the most months of their existing benefits and those who have declared a major in a qualifying STEM field.
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. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN].

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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