Title 38, Veterans' BenefitsRelease 119-110
§7901 Programs; Purpose
Title 38 › PART V — BOARDS, ADMINISTRATIONS, AND SERVICES › CHAPTER 79 — INFORMATION SECURITY EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › § 7901
Summary
The Secretary may pay for education in computer science and electrical and computer engineering at accredited schools to help recruit and keep employees with needed information security skills, including doctoral scholarships and debt reduction for Department employees.
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Title 38, §7901
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(a)In General.—
To encourage the recruitment and retention of Department personnel who have the information security skills necessary to meet Department requirements, the Secretary may carry out programs in accordance with this chapter to provide financial support for education in computer science and electrical and computer engineering at accredited institutions of higher education.
(b)Types of Programs.—
The programs authorized under this chapter are as follows:
(1)Scholarships for pursuit of doctoral degrees in computer science and electrical and computer engineering at accredited institutions of higher education.
(2)Education debt reduction for Department personnel who hold doctoral degrees in computer science and electrical and computer engineering at accredited institutions of higher education.
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38 U.S.C. § 7901
Title 38, Veterans' Benefits
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110