What does Preamble of Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To establish a pilot program to extend eligibility for a certain work-study allowance paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certain individuals who pursue programs of rehabilitation, education, or training on at least a half-time basis, and for other purposes,' aims to establish a pilot program. The pilot program would extend eligibility for a work-study allowance paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. The allowance would be available to individuals pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training on at least a half-time basis.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act.

What does PILOT PROGRAM TO EXPAND ELIGIBILITY FOR A CERTAIN WORK-STUDY of Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act do?

This section establishes a pilot program within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The program expands eligibility for a work-study allowance (under section 3485 of title 38, United States Code) to individuals pursuing rehabilitation, education, or training programs. Eligible individuals must be enrolled at least half-time. The pilot program will be conducted over a five-year period beginning on the program's commencement date. The provisions of section 3485 of title 38, United States Code, generally apply to these individuals, except for the requirement of at least three-quarter-time student status.

What does ANNUAL REPORT REGARDING VETERANS WHO PARTICIPATE IN WORK-STUDY. of Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act do?

This section requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report to the Senate and House Committees on Veterans’ Affairs. The report must detail veterans who participate in work-study programs. The report must include the number of participating veterans. The report must include the percentage of these veterans who obtain a four-year degree. The report must include the number of these veterans who obtain full-time work at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

What does DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. of Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act do?

This section outlines how the budgetary effects of the Act will be determined. The determination will be based on a statement titled 'Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'. This statement must be submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee before the vote on passage.

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Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act

Last updated: 11/7/2025 · Introduced: 11/7/2025

Author: Jennifer McClellan (D-VA)

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This bill establishes a five-year pilot program within the Department of Veterans Affairs to expand work-study allowance eligibility to veterans enrolled in rehabilitation, education, or training programs on at least a half-time basis.
The Department of Veterans Affairs must annually report on the number of veterans participating in work-study programs, their degree attainment, and their employment within the department.
The bill requires a budgetary effects statement to be submitted to the Congressional Record before the bill's final vote.

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