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38 U.S.C. 7904: Preferences in awarding financial assistanceText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 38-VETERANS’ BENEFITSCHAPTER 79-INFORMATION SECURITY EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
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§7904. Preferences in awarding financial assistance

In awarding financial assistance under this chapter, the Secretary shall give a preference to qualified individuals who are otherwise eligible to receive the financial assistance in the following order of priority:

(1)  Veterans with service-connected disabilities.

(2)  Veterans.

(3)  Persons described in section 4215(a)(1)(B) of this title.

(4)  Individuals who received or are pursuing degrees at institutions designated by the National Security Agency as Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Education.

(5)  Citizens of the United States.

(Added Pub. L. 109–461, title IX, § 903(a)(1) , Dec. 22, 2006 , 120 Stat. 3463 ; amended Pub. L. 115–91, div. A, title XVI, § 1649(d)(4) , Dec. 12, 2017 , 131 Stat. 1753 .)

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2017⁠—Par. (4). Pub. L. 115–91 substituted “Cyber” for “Information Assurance”.