ED recently updated Supporting College Success: FAQs on the Disability-Related Rights of Student Veterans with Disabilities. The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issues this frequently asked questions (FAQ) document to clarify that Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a federal civil rights law that prohibits disability discrimination, protects the rights of student veterans with disabilities in higher education.1 The information below is designed to help students and administrators in colleges, universities, and other postsecondary institutions understand how Section 504 covers veterans with disabilities who apply to or attend college.