S. 2328: Military Learning for Credit Act of 2025

The "Military Learning for Credit Act of 2025" allows U.S. veterans to use their educational benefits to pay for tests and assessments that can earn them college credits towards degrees from recognized higher education institutions. Here’s a breakdown of the main aspects of the bill:

Eligibility for Benefits

Veterans entitled to educational assistance can apply this assistance to cover costs associated with approved examinations and assessments aimed at earning credits towards their degrees. The educational programs must be recognized and approved for the use of veterans' benefits.

Types of Educational Assistance

The bill references veterans educational assistance as found in several chapters of Title 38 of the U.S. Code, including Chapters 30, 32, 33, 34, and 35, as well as other relevant educational assistance laws.

Financial Limits

The amount veterans can use toward these costs is limited to the lesser of:

• The actual cost of the exam or assessment, or
• A maximum of $500.

Entitlement Charges

When veterans use their educational assistance for these examinations or assessments, the number of months charged against their educational benefits will be calculated based on the cost of the examination divided by their monthly veterans educational assistance rate. This charge will not affect other educational benefits they may be entitled to under different programs.

Definition of Terms

The bill clearly defines several key terms, including:

• Approved program of education: A program recognized for the use of veterans educational benefits.
• Covered examinations and assessments: This includes various standardized tests such as:
• DANTES Subject Standardized Test examinations (DSST)
• College Level Examination Program (CLEP) examinations
• National Career Readiness Certificate examination
• Any other similar examinations designated by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
• Assessments by institutions of higher learning evaluating military training or experience through portfolios.
• Institution of higher learning: Defined according to existing laws concerning higher education institutions.

Implementation

The bill was introduced in the Senate and has been referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs for further consideration.

Relevant Companies

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