Source: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/38/3313
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The Secretary shall pay to each individual entitled to educational assistance under this chapter who is pursuing an approved program of education (other than a program covered by subsections (e) and (f)) the amounts specified in subsection (c) to meet the expenses of such individual’s subsistence, tuition, fees, and other educational costs for pursuit of such program of education.
A program of education is an approved program of education for purposes of this chapter if the program of education is approved for purposes of chapter 30 (including approval by the State approving agency concerned).
any scholarship, or other Federal, State, institutional, or employer-based aid or assistance (other than loans and any funds provided under section 401(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a(b))) that is provided directly to the institution and specifically designated for the sole purpose of defraying tuition and fees.
for an academic year beginning on any subsequent August 1, the amount for the previous academic year beginning on August 1 under this subclause, as increased by the percentage increase equal to the most recent percentage increase determined under section 3015(h).
the number of course hours borne by the individual in pursuit of the program of education, divided by the minimum number of course hours required for full-time pursuit of the program of education, rounded to the nearest multiple of 10.
In the case of an individual pursuing a program of education solely through distance learning on more than a half-time basis, a monthly housing stipend equal to 50 percent of the amount payable under clause (ii) if the individual were otherwise entitled to a monthly housing stipend under that clause for pursuit of the program of education.
the fraction which is the portion of a complete academic year under the program of education that such quarter, semester, or term constitutes.
In the case of an individual entitled to educational assistance under this chapter by reason of section 3311(b)(3), amounts equal to 90 percent of the amounts that would be payable to the individual under paragraph (1) for the program of education if the individual were entitled to amounts for the program of education under paragraph (1) rather than this paragraph.
In the case of an individual entitled to educational assistance under this chapter by reason of section 3311(b)(4), amounts equal to 80 percent of the amounts that would be payable to the individual under paragraph (1) for the program of education if the individual were entitled to amounts for the program of education under paragraph (1) rather than this paragraph.
In the case of an individual entitled to educational assistance under this chapter by reason of section 3311(b)(5), amounts equal to 70 percent of the amounts that would be payable to the individual under paragraph (1) for the program of education if the individual were entitled to amounts for the program of education under paragraph (1) rather than this paragraph.
In the case of an individual entitled to educational assistance under this chapter by reason of section 3311(b)(6), amounts equal to 60 percent of the amounts that would be payable to the individual under paragraph (1) for the program of education if the individual were entitled to amounts for the program of education under paragraph (1) rather than this paragraph.
In the case of an individual entitled to educational assistance under this chapter by reason of section 3311(b)(7), amounts equal to 50 percent of the amounts that would be payable to the individual under paragraph (1) for the program of education if the individual were entitled to amounts for the program of education under paragraph (1) rather than this paragraph.
In the case of an individual entitled to educational assistance under this chapter by reason of section 3311(b)(8), amounts equal to 40 percent of the amounts that would be payable to the individual under paragraph (1) for the program of education if the individual were entitled to amounts for the program of education under paragraph (1) rather than this paragraph.
Payment of the amounts payable under subsection (c)(1)(A), and of similar amounts payable under paragraphs (2) through (7) of subsection (c), for pursuit of a program of education shall be made for the entire quarter, semester, or term, as applicable, of the program of education.
Payment of the amount payable under subsection (c)(1)(B), and of similar amounts payable under paragraphs (2) through (7) of subsection (c), for pursuit of a program of education shall be made on a monthly basis.
The Secretary shall prescribe in regulations methods for determining the number of months (including fractions thereof) of entitlement of an individual to educational assistance under this chapter that are chargeable under this chapter for an advance payment of amounts under paragraphs (1) and (2) for pursuit of a program of education on a quarter, semester, term, or other basis.
Educational assistance is payable under this chapter for pursuit of an approved program of education leading to a degree while on active duty.
the amount of the charges of the educational institution as elected by the individual in the manner specified in section 3014(b)(1).
the fraction of a complete academic year under the program of education that such quarter, semester, or term constitutes.
In the case of an individual entitled to educational assistance by reason of paragraphs (3) through (8) of section 3311(b), the amounts payable to the individual pursuant to subparagraphs (A)(i), (A)(ii), and (B) shall be the amounts otherwise determined pursuant to such subparagraphs multiplied by the same percentage applicable to the monthly amounts payable to the individual under paragraphs (2) through (7) of subsection (c).
Payment of the amount payable under paragraph (2) for pursuit of a program of education shall be made for the entire quarter, semester, or term, as applicable, of the program of education.
For each month (as determined pursuant to the methods prescribed under subsection (d)(3)) for which amounts are paid an individual under this subsection, the entitlement of the individual to educational assistance under this chapter shall be charged at the rate of one month for each such month.
Educational assistance is payable under this chapter for pursuit of an approved program of education on half-time basis or less whether a program of education pursued on active duty, a program of education leading to a degree, or a program of education other than a program of education leading to a degree.
the maximum amount that would be payable to the individual for the program of education under paragraph (1)(A) of subsection (c), or under the provisions of paragraphs (2) through (7) of subsection (c) applicable to the individual, for the program of education if the individual were entitled to amounts for the program of education under subsection (c) rather than this subsection.
A stipend in an amount equal to the amount of the appropriately reduced amount of the lump sum amount for books, supplies, equipment, and other educational costs otherwise payable to the individual under subsection (c).
Payment of the amounts payable to an individual under paragraph (2) for pursuit of a program of education on half-time basis or less shall be made for the entire quarter, semester, or term, as applicable, of the program of education.
the number of course hours for full-time pursuit of such program of education.
Educational assistance is payable under this chapter for pursuit of an approved program of education other than a program of education leading to a degree at an institution other than an institution of higher learning (as that term is defined in section 3452(f)).
The payment of educational assistance under this chapter for pursuit of a program of education otherwise described in paragraph (1) on a half-time basis or less is governed by subsection (f).
the number of course hours borne by the individual in pursuit of the program of education involved, divided by the minimum number of course hours required for full-time pursuit of such program of education, rounded to the nearest multiple of 10.
Subject to clause (iv), a monthly stipend in an amount equal to $83 for each month (or pro rata amount for a partial month) of training pursued for books, supplies, equipment, and other educational costs.
In the case of an individual entitled to educational assistance by reason of paragraphs (3) through (8) of section 3311(b), the amounts payable pursuant to clauses (i), (ii), and (iii) shall be the amounts otherwise determined pursuant to such clauses multiplied by the same percentage applicable to the monthly amounts payable to the individual under paragraphs (2) through (7) of subsection (c).
during any month after the first 24 months of such program, 20 percent of the monthly amount of the basic allowance for housing payable as described in subclause (I).
Subject to clauses (iii) and (iv), a monthly stipend in an amount equal to $83 for each month (or pro rata amount for each partial month) of training pursued for books  supplies, equipment, and other educational costs.
In the case of an individual entitled to educational assistance by reason of paragraphs (3) through (8) of sections 3311(b), the amounts payable pursuant to clauses (i) and (ii) shall be the amounts otherwise determined pursuant to such clauses multiplied by the same percentage applicable to the monthly amounts payable to the individual under paragraphs (2) through (7) of subsection (c).
In any month in which an individual pursuing a program of education consisting of a program of apprenticeship or other on-job training fails to complete 120 hours of training, the amount of monthly educational assistance allowance payable under clauses (i) and (iii) to the individual shall be limited to the same proportion of the applicable rate determined under this subparagraph as the number of hours worked during such month, rounded to the nearest eight hours, bears to 120 hours.
in the case of an individual entitled to educational assistance by reason of paragraphs (3) through (8) of section 3311(b), the same percentage as would otherwise apply to the monthly amounts payable to the individual under paragraphs (2) through (7) of subsection (c).
any scholarship, or other Federal, State, institutional, or employer-based aid or assistance (other than loans and any funds provided under section 401(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965) that is provided directly to the institution and specifically designated for the sole purpose of defraying tuition and fees.
Payment of the amounts payable under paragraph (3)(A)(i) for pursuit of a program of education shall be made for the entire quarter, semester, or term, as applicable, of the program of education.
Payment of the amounts payable under paragraphs (3)(A)(ii) and (3)(B)(i) for pursuit of a program of education shall be made on a monthly basis.
Payment for the amount payable under paragraphs (3)(A)(iii) and (3)(B)(ii) shall be paid to the individual for the first month of each quarter, semester, or term, as applicable, of the program education pursued by the individual.
Payment of the amount payable under paragraph (3)(C) for pursuit of a program of education shall be made upon receipt of certification for training completed by the individual and serviced by the training facility.
Payment of the amounts payable under paragraph (3)(D) for pursuit of a program of education shall be made quarterly on a pro rata basis for the lessons completed by the individual and serviced by the institution.
subject to subparagraph (B), the amount equal to one-twelfth of the amount applicable in the academic year in which the payment is made under paragraph (3)(A)(i)(II).
If the amount otherwise payable with respect to an individual under paragraph (3)(A)(i) is subject to a percentage adjustment under paragraph (3)(A)(iv), the amount applicable with respect to the individual under subparagraph (A)(ii) shall be the amount otherwise determined pursuant to such subparagraph subject to a percentage adjustment equal to the percentage adjustment applicable with respect to the individual under paragraph (3)(A)(iv).
Amounts payable under subsections (c)(1)(A) (and of similar amounts payable under paragraphs (2) through (7) of subsection (c)), (e)(2), and (f)(2)(A), and under subparagraphs (A)(i), (C), and (D) of subsection (g)(3), shall be paid directly to the educational institution concerned.
Any monthly housing stipend payable under this section during the academic year beginning on August 1 of a calendar year shall be determined utilizing rates for basic allowances for housing payable under section 403 of title 37 in effect as of January 1 of such calendar year.
For any month during which an individual who is entitled to a monthly housing stipend under this section is performing active duty service, the Secretary shall determine the amount of such stipend payable to such individual for such month on a pro rata basis for the period of such month during which the individual is not performing active duty service.
(6) in subsection (h), by striking “paragraphs (2) through (7)” and inserting “paragraphs (2) through (6)”.
Section 401(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, referred to in subsecs. (c)(1)(A)(i)(II), (ii)(I)(bb), (e)(2)(A)(i)(II), (ii)(I)(bb), (f)(2)(A)(i)(II), and (g)(3)(A)(i)(I)(bb), (C)(i)(I)(bb), (D)(i)(I)(bb), is classified to section 1070a(b) of Title 20, Education.
2018—Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 115–407 added subsec. (k).
2017—Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 115–48, § 105(c)(2)(A), substituted “(8), or (9)” for “(9), or (10)”.
Pub. L. 115–48, § 102(b), substituted “(9), or (10)” for “or (9)”.
Subsec. (c)(1)(B)(i)(I). Pub. L. 115–48, § 107(a), substituted “the campus of the institution of higher learning where the individual physically participates in a majority of classes” for “the institution of higher learning at which the individual is enrolled”.
Subsec. (d)(1), (2). Pub. L. 115–48, § 105(c)(2)(B), substituted “paragraphs (2) through (6)” for “paragraphs (2) through (7)”.
Subsec. (e)(2)(C). Pub. L. 115–48, § 105(c)(2)(C), substituted “paragraphs (3) through (7)” for “paragraphs (3) through (8)” and “paragraphs (2) through (6)” for “paragraphs (2) through (7)”.
Subsec. (f)(2)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 115–48, § 105(c)(2)(D), substituted “paragraphs (2) through (6)” for “paragraphs (2) through (7)”.
Subsec. (g)(3)(A)(ii)(I)(aa). Pub. L. 115–62, § 501(b)(1), substituted “the campus of the institution of where the individual physically participates in a majority of classes” for “the institution at which the individual is enrolled”.
Subsec. (g)(3)(A)(iv), (B)(iii). Pub. L. 115–48, § 105(c)(2)(E)(i), (ii), substituted “paragraphs (3) through (7)” for “paragraphs (3) through (8)” and “paragraphs (2) through (6)” for “paragraphs (2) through (7)”.
Subsec. (g)(3)(C)(ii). Pub. L. 115–48, § 105(c)(2)(E)(iii), in subcl. (I), substituted “(8)” for “(9)” and in subcl. (II), substituted “paragraphs (3) through (7)” for “paragraphs (3) through (8)” and “paragraphs (2) through (6)” for “paragraphs (2) through (7)”.
Subsec. (g)(3)(D)(ii). Pub. L. 115–48, § 105(c)(2)(E)(iv), in subcl. (I), substituted “(8)” for “(9)” and in subcl. (II), substituted “paragraphs (3) through (7)” for “paragraphs (3) through (8)” and “paragraphs (2) through (6)” for “paragraphs (2) through (7)”.
Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 115–48, § 105(c)(2)(F), substituted “paragraphs (2) through (6)” for “paragraphs (2) through (7)”.
Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 115–62, § 501(c)(1), amended subsec. (j) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (j) related to determination of monthly stipends during certain active duty service.
Pub. L. 115–48, § 113(a), added subsec. (j).
2015—Pub. L. 114–58, § 601(16), substituted “1070a(b)” for “1070a” wherever appearing.
Subsec. (e)(2)(A)(iii). Pub. L. 114–58, § 601(17), struck out second period at end.
Subsec. (g)(3)(A)(iii). Pub. L. 114–58, § 601(18), substituted “books,” for “books”.
2011—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 111–377, § 105(a), struck out “is offered by an institution of higher learning (as that term is defined in section 3452(f)) and” before “is approved”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 111–377, § 102(a)(2), amended heading generally. Prior to amendment, heading read as follows: “Amount of Educational Assistance”.
Pub. L. 111–377, § 102(a)(1)(A), inserted “leading to a degree at an institution of higher learning (as that term is defined in section 3452(f))” after “program of education” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 111–377, § 112(a)(1), which directed amendment identical to amendment by Pub. L. 111–275, § 1001(g)(1), could not be executed. See 2010 Amendment note below.
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 111–377, § 103(b), amended heading generally. Prior to amendment, heading read as follows: “Programs of Education Pursued on Active Duty”.
Subsec. (e)(1). Pub. L. 111–377, § 103(a)(1), inserted “leading to a degree” after “approved program of education”.
Subsec. (e)(2). Pub. L. 111–377, § 103(a)(2)(A), (C), substituted “The amounts” for “The amount”, inserted “leading to a degree” after “program of education”, and substituted “are as follows:” for “is the lesser of—” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (e)(2)(A). Pub. L. 111–377, § 103(a)(2)(C)(ii), inserted subpar. (A) designation and introductory provisions. Former subpar. (A) redesignated (A)(i).
Subsec. (e)(2)(A)(i). Pub. L. 111–377, § 103(a)(2)(D), added cl. (i) and struck out former cl. (i) which read as follows: “the established charges which similarly circumstanced nonveterans enrolled in the program of education involved would be required to pay; or”.
Pub. L. 111–377, § 103(a)(2)(B), redesignated subpar. (A) as cl. (i) of subpar. (A).
Subsec. (e)(2)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 111–377, § 103(a)(2)(D), added cl. (ii).
Subsec. (e)(2)(A)(iii). Pub. L. 111–377, § 112(a)(2), inserted period at end.
Pub. L. 111–377, § 103(a)(2)(B), redesignated subpar. (B) of par. (2) as cl. (iii) of subpar. (A).
Subsec. (e)(2)(B), (C). Pub. L. 111–377, § 103(a)(2)(E), added subpars. (B) and (C). Former subpar. (B) redesignated (A)(iii).
Subsec. (f)(1). Pub. L. 111–377, § 104(a)(1), inserted “whether a program of education pursued on active duty, a program of education leading to a degree, or a program of education other than a program of education leading to a degree” before period at end.
Subsec. (f)(2). Pub. L. 111–377, § 104(a)(2), inserted “covered by this subsection” after “program of education” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (f)(2)(A)(i). Pub. L. 111–377, § 104(b), amended cl. (i) generally. Prior to amendment, cl. (i) read as follows: “the established charges which similarly circumstanced nonveterans enrolled in the program of education involved would be required to pay; or”.
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 111–377, § 105(b)(3), added subsec. (g). Former subsec. (g) redesignated (h).
Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 111–377, § 105(c), inserted “, and under subparagraphs (A)(i), (C), and (D) of subsection (g)(3),” after “(f)(2)(A)”.
Pub. L. 111–377, § 105(b)(1), (2), redesignated subsec. (g) as (h) and struck out former subsec. (h) which defined “established charges” for purposes of this section and provided the basis of determination of established charges.
Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 111–377, § 106(a), added subsec. (i).
2010—Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 111–275, § 1001(g)(1), substituted “higher learning” for “higher education” wherever appearing.
Subsec. (d)(3). Pub. L. 111–275, § 1001(g)(2), substituted “assistance under this chapter” for “assistance this chapter”.
Subsec. (e)(2)(B). Pub. L. 111–275, § 1001(g)(3), inserted period at end.
2009—Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 111–32 substituted “paragraph (1), (2), or (9) of section 3311(b)” for “section 3311(b)(1) or 3311(b)(2)”.
Amendment by section 102(b) of Pub. L. 115–48 effective Aug. 1, 2018, see section 102(c) of Pub. L. 115–48, set out as a note under section 3311 of this title.
Amendment by section 105(b), (c)(2) of Pub. L. 115–48 effective Aug. 1, 2020, see section 105(d) of Pub. L. 115–48, set out as a note under section 3311 of this title.
Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall take effect on August 1, 2011, and shall apply with respect to amounts payable for educational assistance for pursuit of programs of education on or after that date.
Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall take effect on the date that is 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [Jan. 4, 2011], and shall apply with respect to amounts payable for educational assistance for pursuit of programs of education on or after such effective date.
Amendment by Pub. L. 111–32 effective Aug. 1, 2009, see section 1002(d)(1) of Pub. L. 111–32, set out as a note under section 3311 of this title.
Section effective Aug. 1, 2009, see section 5003(d) of Pub. L. 110–252, set out as an Effective Date of 2008 Amendment note under section 16163 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
the established charges payable for the program of education determined using the table of the Department of Veterans Affairs entitled ‘Post-9/11 GI Bill 2010–2011 Tuition and Fee In-State Maximums’, published October 27, 2010 (75 Fed. Reg. 66193), as if that table applied to the pursuit of the program of education by that individual during that period.
the combined amount of tuition and fees for full-time attendance in the program of education in such academic year exceeded $17,500.
The term ‘approved program of education’ has the meaning given that term in section 3313(b) of title 38, United States Code.
The term ‘established charges’, with respect to a program of education, means the actual charges (as determined pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on the basis of a full academic year) for tuition and fees which similarly circumstanced nonveterans enrolled in the program of education would be required to pay.

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