2018 US Code
Title 38 - Veterans' Benefits
Part V - Boards, Administrations, and Services
Chapter 79 - Information Security Education Assistance Program
Sec. 7904 - Preferences in awarding financial assistance

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Citation 38 U.S.C. § 7904 (2018)
Section Name §7904. Preferences in awarding financial assistance
Section Text

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.

Source Credit

(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.)

Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS

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

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Title 38 - VETERANS' BENEFITS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 38 - VETERANS' BENEFITS
PART V - BOARDS, ADMINISTRATIONS, AND SERVICES
CHAPTER 79 - INFORMATION SECURITY EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Sec. 7904 - Preferences in awarding financial assistance
Contains section 7904
Date 2018
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 14, 2019
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 120 Stat. 3463
131 Stat. 1753
Public Law References Public Law 109-461, Public Law 115-91
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