S. 514 · 113th Congress

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, math, or an area that leads to employment in a high-demand occupation, and for other purposes.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2013-03-11
Latest action
2013-06-12 · Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-111.

Summary

Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to pay an additional appropriate amount to each individual entitled to post 9/11 educational assistance who is pursuing a program of education with a STEM focus (science, technology, engineering, and math) or an area leading to employment in a high-demand occupation. Makes such amount in addition to any other educational assistance to which the individual is entitled.