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 H - Educational Assistance Test Program |
General |
§ 21.5725 - Obtaining benefits.
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§ 21.5725 Obtaining benefits.
(a) Actions required of the individual. In order to obtain benefits under the educational assistance and subsistence allowance program, an individual must -
(1) File a claim for benefits with VA, and
(2) Ensure that the accredited institution certifies his or her enrollment to VA.
(b) VA action upon receipt of a claim. Upon receipt of a claim from an individual VA shall -
(1) Determine if the individual, or the veteran upon whose service the claim is based, has or had basic eligibility;
(2) Determine that the eligibility period has not expired;
(3) Determine that the individual has remaining entitlement;
(4) Verify that the individual is attending an accredited institution;
(5) Determine whether payments may be made for the course, and
(6) Make appropriate payments of educational assistance and subsistence allowance.