VA will pay educational assistance pursuant to 10 U.S.C. chapter 1606 to an eligible reservist while he or she is pursuing approved courses in a program of education at the rates specified in Sec. 21.7636 and Sec. 21.7639. (Authority: 10 U.S.C. 16131(b); Pub. L. 98-525) [53 FR 34740, Sept. 8, 1988, as amended at 61 FR 20729, May 8, 1996]