(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. (Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2149)
(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. (Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2142-2149)
Claims and Applications