Title 38, Veterans' BenefitsRelease 119-102

§7904 Preferences in Awarding Financial Assistance

Title 38 › PART V — BOARDS, ADMINISTRATIONS, AND SERVICES › CHAPTER 79 — INFORMATION SECURITY EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM › § 7904

Last updated Aug 21, 2026|Official source

Summary

When awarding financial help under this chapter, the Secretary must prioritize disabled veterans; other veterans; people in section 4215(a)(1)(B); graduates or students at NSA cyber centers; then 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.

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Amendments

2017—Par. (4). Pub. L. 115–91 substituted “Cyber” for “Information Assurance”.

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Citation

38 U.S.C. § 7904

Title 38, Veterans' Benefits

Last Updated

Aug 21, 2026

Release point: 119-102