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Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

Not yet finalized. VA published this proposed rule in the Federal Register on Jan 15, 2026.

Would be good for veterans if finalizedIn this update: 1 good.

Not yet finalized Parts of this article describe changes that are not final. They are labeled in the text.

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In this update: 1 good.

Not yet finalized: This is a proposed rule, not a final VA rule.Source [1]

Edith Nourse Rogers STEM ScholarshipLink to “Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship”

Would be good for veterans if finalizedWho: Post-9/11 GI Bill users in STEM degrees, dual-degree programs, or covered clinical training programsWhy: If finalized, eligible Post-9/11 GI Bill users in STEM degrees, dual-degree programs that include a STEM undergraduate degree, or certain clinical training programs for health care professionals could get up to nine more months of benefits. The rule would also set the procedures VA uses to deliver the scholarship.

What changed. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend the Veteran Readiness and Employment and Education regulations to incorporate the provisions of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 (Colmery Act) that created the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship (STEM Scholarship), which provides up to nine months of additional Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to certain eligible individuals.

Who it affects. This proposed rulemaking, which includes the rules necessary to provide this educational assistance to eligible individuals, would also incorporate the provisions of the Johnny Isakson and David P.

What to do / key dates. Comments close: 2026-03-16

Comment deadline. Comments close Mar 16, 2026. This proposed rule is not final. Comment on regulations.gov (external site)

Source quotes

  • The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend the Veteran Readiness and Employment and Education regulations to incorporate the provisions of the Harry W.

  • Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 (Colmery Act) that created the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship (STEM Scholarship), which provides up to nine months of additional Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to certain eligible individuals.

  • This proposed rulemaking, which includes the rules necessary to provide this educational assistance to eligible individuals, would also incorporate the provisions of the Johnny Isakson and David P.

  • Comments close: 2026-03-16

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