; or (B) a congressional office with emphasis on Armed Forces and national security matters. (4) Pay and benefits Each individual assigned to a position under paragraph (3)— (A) shall be compensated at a rate of basic pay that is equivalent to the rate of basic pay payable for a position at level 10 of the General Schedule; and (B) shall be treated as an employee of the United States during the assignment. (b) Eligible individuals For purposes of this section, and subject to subsection (e), an eligible individual is any individual who— (1) is a citizen of the United States; and (2) either— (A) expects to be awarded an undergraduate or graduate degree that, as determined by the Secretary, focuses on science, technology, engineering, or mathematics course work not later than 180 days after the date on which the individual submits an application for participation in the fellows program