Agency Information Collection Activity: Readjustment Counseling Service Scholarship Program (RCSSP)
Published Date: 2/4/2026
Notice
Summary
The VA is asking for public feedback on updating the Readjustment Counseling Service Scholarship Program’s info collection. This affects veterans and students applying for scholarships, aiming to make the process clearer and easier. Comments are open until April 6, 2026, with no new costs but a smoother experience expected.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Scholarships for Vet Center Careers
The Readjustment Counseling Service Scholarship Program (RCSSP) provides scholarship awards to Veterans enrolled in accredited graduate programs in psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or mental health counseling to meet the education requirements for appointment in VA Vet Centers. The program is authorized by section 502 of Public Law 115-171.
Application Forms and Time Burden
If you apply for or receive an RCSSP scholarship, you must submit specific applicant forms (10-264, 10-264A, 10-264E, 10-264G) and, if awarded, several awardee forms (10-264D, 10-264F, 10-264H, 10-264I, 10-264J, 10-264K, 10-264M). VA estimates the total annual burden for this information collection is 181 hours across 66 responses, and comments on the revision are due April 6, 2026.
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