longer than four years, at the time of such survey in order to assess the experiences of such veterans in the transition from military life to civilian life. (2) Manner of conduct The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may conduct surveys under paragraph (1) through a contract with a qualified nongovernmental organization selected by the Secretary for purposes of this subsection. (3) Elements The surveys under paragraph (1) shall be designed to obtain the information on the following: (A) Current employment status, and employment history since retirement or separation. (B) Receipt, whether currently or in the past, of unemployment benefits. (C) Educational attainment after military service. (D) Participation of or membership in a veterans' service organization or other support or other group oriented towards veterans. (E) Satisfaction with transition, including satisfaction with counseling and assistance received in connection with transition (whether pursuant to the Transition Assistance Program or a program under any other provision of law). (F) Whether veterans participated in the curriculum of the Transition Assistance Program on an in-person basis or an online, other electronic, or other basis. (G) Challenges faced during transition. (H) If married at the time of transition— (i) participation of spouse in the counseling and assistance described in subparagraph (E)