Title 38 — Veterans' BenefitsRelease 119-73not60
§3490 Purpose
Title 38 › Part III— READJUSTMENT AND RELATED BENEFITS › Chapter 34— VETERANS’ EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE › Subchapter V— SPECIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED › § 3490
Summary
Helps veterans with weak school skills earn high school diplomas or prepare for college with tutoring, and encourages schools to offer remedial and preparatory programs.
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Title 38, §3490
Veterans' Benefits — Source: USLM XML via OLRC
It is the purpose of this subchapter (1) to encourage and assist veterans who have academic deficiencies to attain a high school education or its equivalent and to qualify for and pursue courses of higher education, (2) to assist eligible veterans to pursue postsecondary education through tutorial assistance where required, and (3) to encourage educational institutions to develop programs which provide special tutorial, remedial, preparatory, or other educational or supplementary assistance to such veterans.
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38 U.S.C. § 3490
Title 38 — Veterans' Benefits
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60