ERIC Number: ED624760
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Sep
Pages: 48
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Higher Education: VA Could Improve Support for Veterans Pursuing STEM Degrees. Report to Congressional Committees. GAO-22-105326
Emrey-Arras, Melissa
US Government Accountability Office
This report examines: (1) the extent to which veterans pursue STEM degrees using Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits; (2) challenges these veterans face in obtaining a STEM degree; and (3) how VA administers the Rogers STEM scholarship. The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) analyzed VA administrative data and interviewed officials from VA and veterans service organizations, as well as officials and student veterans at selected colleges. GAO randomly selected five colleges for interviews from a list of 20 colleges with the highest numbers of Rogers STEM scholarship recipients. GAO also reviewed relevant literature and VA documents and processes.
Descriptors: Veterans Education, Veterans, STEM Education, Barriers, Scholarships, Colleges, Program Administration, Educational Research, Student Experience, Academic Support Services
US Government Accountability Office. 441 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20548. Tel: 202-512-6000; Web site: http://www.gao.gov
Publication Type: Legal/Legislative/Regulatory Materials; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: Policymakers
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: US Government Accountability Office
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