Military Learning for Credit Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 4594

119th Congress

Military Learning for Credit Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 19, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Maggie Goodlander

D - NH

Cosponsors

7

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill allows veterans to use their GI Bill educational benefits to pay for standardized exams like CLEP and DSST that can earn college credit. Veterans could test out of courses using knowledge gained during military service, accelerating degree completion and maximizing the value of their education benefits.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill allows veterans to use their GI Bill educational benefits to pay for standardized exams like CLEP and DSST that can earn college credit. Veterans could test out of courses using knowledge gained during military service, accelerating degree completion and maximizing the value of their education benefits.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Veterans can use GI Bill benefits to pay for CLEP, DSST, and National Career Readiness Certificate exams
Maximum reimbursement is $500 per exam or the actual cost, whichever is lower
Includes portfolio assessments where colleges evaluate military training for credit
Applies to all major GI Bill chapters (30, 32, 33, 34, 35)
Credit-by-exam does not affect Department of Defense Tuition Assistance eligibility

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Veterans pursuing college degrees could save significant time and money by testing out of courses they already know from military experience. A veteran who passes 5-10 CLEP exams could potentially skip a full semester of coursework. This helps address the challenge many veterans face translating military experience into academic credit. Colleges may see increased enrollment of veterans using accelerated pathways. The bill helps stretch GI Bill benefits further.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4594, 119th Congress (2025). "Military Learning for Credit Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-4594