Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act

House Bill

H.R. 5965

119th Congress

Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher H. Smith

Representative

Republican

NJ-4

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bill would establish a 5-year pilot program to allow certain individuals pursuing rehabilitation, education, or training programs on at least a half-time basis to receive a work-study allowance from the Department of Veterans Affairs, similar to what is currently available to full-time students. The goal is to expand access to this financial assistance for veterans and others seeking to further their education and career development.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would establish a 5-year pilot program to allow certain individuals pursuing rehabilitation, education, or training programs on at least a half-time basis to receive a work-study allowance from the Department of Veterans Affairs, similar to what is currently available to full-time students. The goal is to expand access to this financial assistance for veterans and others seeking to further their education and career development.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

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Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes a 5-year pilot program to expand eligibility for a VA work-study allowance to individuals pursuing programs on at least a half-time basis
Extends the work-study allowance, currently available to full-time students, to those taking at least half the course load
Requires an annual report on the number of participants, their degree completion rates, and how many obtain full-time work at the VA

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would benefit veterans, service members, and others pursuing rehabilitation, education, or training programs on a part-time basis by giving them access to a work-study allowance from the VA. This could help make higher education and skills training more accessible and affordable for those not able to attend full-time. The pilot program and reporting requirements would also provide data to evaluate the effectiveness of this expanded eligibility.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5965, 119th Congress (2025). "Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5965