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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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill modifies 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, covering tuition costs. The bill also clarifies that scholarship loans will be treated as Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans, potentially making them eligible for student loan forgiveness programs. These changes aim to strengthen the program’s ability to attract and retain cybersecurity professionals for government service.
Key provisions
- Increases the maximum scholarship duration from 3 to 5 years.
- Treats scholarship loans as Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans.
- Allows scholarship loans to be eligible for student loan forgiveness programs.
- Modifies the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014 to reflect these changes.
Who is affected
- Students pursuing cybersecurity degrees
- Government agencies and institutions
- The National Science Foundation
Notable changes
- Extends scholarship duration.
- Alters loan treatment for scholarship recipients.
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Primary sponsor
Gerald E. Connolly
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