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specified in paragraph 4.4.2, the veteran may apply for an excess expenses grant.

4.4.4  Commission may make excess expenses grant
  The Commission may approve, in whole or in part, an application under paragraph 4.4.3 for an excess expenses grant, and in considering the application, must take into account:
 (a) the cost and availability of the required text books, a computer and other study materials from other reasonably accessible sources, such as educational institutions and libraries; and
 (b) the cost and availability of second‑hand text books and other study materials.

4.4.5  Payment of Higher Education Loan Program fees
  If the Commission has approved an education program as part of a veteran's approved program, the Commission may grant to the veteran an amount equal to the amount for which the veteran would be liable under the Higher Education Loan Program for the current semester of study.

4.4.6  Payment of Higher Education Loan Program fees after the first semester of a course of study
  After the first semester of an education program, the Commission may make a grant under paragraph 4.4.5 to the veteran for the current semester of study only if:
 (a) the veteran has achieved a satisfactory standard of academic performance in the previous semester; or
 (b) the Commission is satisfied that the veteran will gain a significant vocational benefit from pursuing the course of study.

4.4.7  Payment of student union fees
  If the Commission has approved an education program as part of a veteran's approved program, the Commission may grant to the veteran an amount equal to the amount for which the veteran is liable for student union fees.

4.5—Grants must be applied to the relevant purpose

4.5.1  Proof of payment may be required
  If the Commission has made a grant under this Chapter, the Secretary may require the veteran to provide documentary evidence to show that the grant has been applied to the purpose for which it was granted.
Note: The Act, section 205 deals with recovery of overpayments.

Chapter 5—Notification of decisions and review rights

 Purpose of this Chapter:   Veterans are to be notified of decisions of the Commission under this Scheme and if they are dissatisfied with any such decisions they may have them reviewed. This Chapter sets out those notification and review rights.

5.1—Notification to veteran

5.1.1  Notification of decision and review rights
  As soon as practicable after the Commission makes a decision under this Scheme, the Commission must cause to be served on the veteran:
 (a) a copy of its decision; and
 (b) particulars of the veteran's right to have the decision reviewed.

5.2—Review of decisions by the Repatriation Commission

5.2.1  Who may seek a review
  A veteran who is dissatisfied with a decision of