Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
Title 38 - Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief |
Chapter I - Department of Veterans Affairs |
Part 21 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Education |
Subpart F-3 - Service Members Occupational Conversion and Training Program |
Eligibility |
§ 21.4812 - Application and certification.
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(a)
Application. An individual must apply to a facility of the Veterans Benefits Administration for participation in a job training program using the form prescribed by VA.(Authority: 106 Stat. 2759, Pub. L. 102-484, sec. 4485(b)(1), 10 U.S.C. 1143 note) (b)
Approval. VA will approve an application to participate in a job training program if:(1) The applicant is an eligible person who meets the participation requirements of § 21.4810, and
(2) Funds are available to pay employers under this subpart.
(Authority: 106 Stat. 2759, Pub. L. 102-484, sec. 4485(b)(2); 10 U.S.C. 1143 note) (c)
Certificates. (1) Upon approving an eligible person's application, VA willfurnish the eligible person with a certificate for presentation to an employer with an existing approved job training program or an employer who is willing to develop and seek approval for a job training program. The certificate will state: (i) The individual's eligibility to participate;
(ii) The date of the certificate's issuance to the eligible person and the period of its validity, and
(iii) Approval of entrance into a job training program is subject to the availability of funds.
(2) A certificate expires 180 days from the date on which it is furnished to the eligible person. However, VA may renew a certificate for an eligible person when the provisions of § 21.4812(b) are met. A renewed certificate expires 180 days from the date on which it is furnished to the eligible person, and may itself be renewed.
(Authority: 106 Stat. 2759, Pub. L. 102-484, sec. 4485(b)(3), 10 U.S.C. 1143 note) (d)
Disapproval. If an individual's application is disapproved, VA will give the individual written notice of the decision, including the reasons therefor, a summary of the evidence considered and an opportunity for a hearing. The individual may appeal VA's denial of his or her application under the same process as is provided in Part 19, Subpart B of this chapter.(Authority: 106 Stat. 2759, Pub. L. 102-484, sec. 4485(b)(3), 10 U.S.C. 1143 note)