§21.5725. Obtaining benefits.
38 C.F.R. § 21.5725
Actions required of the individual. In order to obtain benefits under the educational assistance and subsistence allowance program, an individual must—
File a claim for benefits with VA, and
Ensure that the accredited institution certifies his or her enrollment to VA.
VA action upon receipt of a claim. Upon receipt of a claim from an individual VA shall—
Determine if the individual, or the veteran upon whose service the claim is based, has or had basic eligibility;
Determine that the eligibility period has not expired;
Determine that the individual has remaining entitlement;
Verify that the individual is attending an accredited institution;
Determine whether payments may be made for the course, and
Make appropriate payments of educational assistance and subsistence allowance.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 10 U.S.C. ch. 107; 38 U.S.C. 501(a), 3695, 5101, 5113, 5303A; 42 U.S.C. 2000; sec. 901, Pub. L. 96-342, 94 Stat. 1111-1114, unless otherwise noted.
Source
Source: 51 FR 27026, July 29, 1986, unless otherwise noted.