Title 38 — Veterans' BenefitsRelease 119-73
§7904 Preferences in awarding financial assistance
Title 38 › Part PART V— - BOARDS, ADMINISTRATIONS, AND SERVICES › Chapter CHAPTER 79— - INFORMATION SECURITY EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › § 7904
Summary
When giving financial help under this chapter, the Secretary must give preference in order: service‑connected disabled veterans; veterans; persons in 4215(a)(1)(B); students at NSA Centers of Academic Excellence; U.S. citizens.
Full Legal Text
Title 38, §7904
Veterans' Benefits — Source: USLM XML via OLRC
In awarding financial assistance under this chapter, the Secretary shall give a preference to qualified individuals who are otherwise eligible to receive the financial assistance in the following order of priority:
(1)Veterans with service-connected disabilities.
(2)Veterans.
(3)Persons described in section 4215(a)(1)(B) of this title.
(4)Individuals who received or are pursuing degrees at institutions designated by the National Security Agency as Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Education.
(5)Citizens of the United States.
Legislative History
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Amendments
2017—Par. (4). Pub. L. 115–91 substituted “Cyber” for “Information Assurance”.
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38 U.S.C. § 7904
Title 38 — Veterans' Benefits
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73