Repayment of members of the Armed Forces for contributions towards Post-9/11 Educational Assistance: timing; mechanism for individuals not eligible for a monthly housing stipend

(a) In general Subsection (f) of section 3327 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (3), by striking together and all that follows through before and inserting not later than 60 days after; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Additional assistance for an individual not eligible for a monthly housing stipend In the case of an individual making an election under subsection (a) who is described by subparagraph (A), (C), or (E) of paragraph (1) of that subsection, and who is not eligible for a monthly stipend payable under section 3313(c) of this title, the educational assistance payable to the individual under this chapter shall be paid— (A) in a lump sum calculated by multiplying— (i) the total amount of contributions described in paragraph (1)(A) with regards to such individual; and (ii) the sum of the number of months described in subclauses (I) and (II) of paragraph (1)(B)(i) with regards to such individual; and (B) to the individual not later than 60 days after the exhaustion of the individual's entitlement to educational assistance under this chapter.. (b) Technical corrections and conforming amendment Such subsection is further amended— (1) by striking paragraphs (2) through (7) and inserting paragraphs (2) through (6); and (2) in paragraph (1), in the heading, by inserting for an individual eligible for a monthly housing stipend after Additional assistance. (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on August 1, 2025.

(a) In general Subsection (f) of section 3327 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (3), by striking together and all that follows through before and inserting not later than 60 days after; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Additional assistance for an individual not eligible for a monthly housing stipend In the case of an individual making an election under subsection (a) who is described by subparagraph (A), (C), or (E) of paragraph (1) of that subsection, and who is not eligible for a monthly stipend payable under section 3313(c) of this title, the educational assistance payable to the individual under this chapter shall be paid— (A) in a lump sum calculated by multiplying— (i) the total amount of contributions described in paragraph (1)(A) with regards to such individual; and (ii) the sum of the number of months described in subclauses (I) and (II) of paragraph (1)(B)(i) with regards to such individual; and (B) to the individual not later than 60 days after the exhaustion of the individual's entitlement to educational assistance under this chapter.. (b) Technical corrections and conforming amendment Such subsection is further amended— (1) by striking paragraphs (2) through (7) and inserting paragraphs (2) through (6); and (2) in paragraph (1), in the heading, by inserting for an individual eligible for a monthly housing stipend after Additional assistance. (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on August 1, 2026.