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38 U.S.C. 7691: EstablishmentText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 38-VETERANS’ BENEFITSCHAPTER 76-HEALTH PROFESSIONALS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
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§7691. Establishment

As part of the Educational Assistance Program, the Secretary may carry out a student loan repayment program under section 5379 of title 5. The program shall be known as the Department of Veterans Affairs Specialty Education Loan Repayment Program (in this chapter referred to as the “Specialty Education Loan Repayment Program”).

(Added Pub. L. 115–182, title III, § 303(a) , June 6, 2018 , 132 Stat. 1464 .)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Offer Deadline

Pub. L. 115–182, title III, § 303(e), June 6, 2018, 132 Stat. 1467, as amended by Pub. L. 115–251, title II, § 211(b)(6)(B), Sept. 29, 2018, 132 Stat. 3177, provided that:

“(1)  the applicant matches with a residency in a medical specialty described in section 7692 of title 38, United States Code, as enacted by subsection (a); and

“(2)  such match is published.”

Publicity

Pub. L. 115–182, title III, § 303(f), June 6, 2018, 132 Stat. 1467, provided that:

“The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall take such steps as the Secretary determines are appropriate to publicize the Specialty Education Loan Repayment Program established under subchapter VIII of chapter 76 of title 38, United States Code, as enacted by subsection (a).”