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38 U.S.C. § 3605 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 38. Veterans' Benefits § 3605. Payment of educational assistance in cases of withdrawal

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a)In general.--In the case of any individual who withdraws from a program of education or training, other than a program by correspondence, in an educational institution under chapter 31, 34, or 35 of this title for a covered reason during the period of an emergency situation, the Secretary shall find mitigating circumstances for purposes of section 3680(a)(1)(C)(ii) of this title.

(b)Covered reason.--In this section, the term “covered reason” means any reason related to an emergency situation, including--

(1) illness, quarantine, or social distancing requirements;

(2) issues associated with accessibility;

(3) access or availability of childcare;

(4) providing care for a family member or cohabitants;

(5) change of location or residence due to the emergency situation or associated school closures;

(6) employment changes or financial hardship; and

(7) issues associated with changes in format or medium of instruction.

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