HR 494 United States House · 119th Congress

To amend the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014 to make improvements to the Federal Cyber Scholarship for Service Program, and for other purposes.

This bill amends the Federal Cyber Scholarship for Service Program under the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014. It extends the required post-graduation service period from 3 to 5 years for scholarship recipients. Additionally, it removes restrictions on loan amounts by ensuring full loan coverage regardless of other Higher Education Act limits. The changes directly affect cybersecurity students receiving federal scholarships, altering their service obligations and financial support terms.
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