HR 494
To amend the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014 to make improvements to the Federal Cyber Scholarship for Service Program, and for other purposes.
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 6:48 AM
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Bill overview
This bill updates the Federal Cyber Scholarship for Service Program, which provides scholarships to students pursuing cybersecurity education. It increases the maximum scholarship duration from three to five years, allowing students to receive more funding for their studies. The bill also clarifies that scholarship funds treated as loans will be considered as Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans, potentially offering access to student loan forgiveness programs. These changes aim to strengthen the program and encourage more students to pursue careers in cybersecurity for government agencies.
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Gerald E. Connolly
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