H.R. 2034: Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act

This bill, known as the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act, seeks to amend the existing law governing the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship. The key changes proposed in the bill include:

Modifications to Eligibility and Benefits

• Adjustment of Eligibility Criteria: The bill removes a current paragraph from the eligibility requirements, which will reorganize the existing criteria.
• Limits on Educational Benefit Usage: It introduces restrictions stating that individuals must exhaust all their educational assistance benefits under the chapter before they can access benefits under this scholarship program.

Changes in Program Structure

• Revised Definitions: The bill updates the definitions of how many months of educational assistance a student must have used prior to qualifying for the scholarship.
• New Priority for Applicants: Emphasis is placed on giving priority to those who have already utilized a significant portion of their educational benefits.
• Modification in Required Course Load: The bill adjusts the number of required credits a student must take in their field of study related to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

Implementation Timeline

The bill does not specify an implementation timeline but indicates that the changes would take effect upon enactment, subject to other conditions specified within the bill.

Goals of the Bill

The overarching aim of the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act is to better support veterans pursuing careers in STEM fields by reformulating the eligibility criteria and structuring benefits more efficiently.

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