§7604 — Title 38 Veterans' Benefits | U.S. Code

Summary

Requires a written, signed agreement between the Secretary and a participant in the Educational Assistance Program. The agreement must say the Secretary will provide the specific education benefits listed under subchapters II, III, V, VI, VIII, or IX and will give the participant a chance for a job in the Veterans Health Administration if appropriated funds are available and the participant meets the qualifications in section 7402. The agreement must also say the participant will accept the aid, stay enrolled and attend until the course is finished, keep the school’s required academic standing under rules the Secretary sets, and, after finishing, serve full time in the Veterans Health Administration as stated. It must state that any U.S. payments depend on funds being appropriated, list the damages for a breach, and include any other terms required by those subchapters or by the Secretary.

Title 38, §7604

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An agreement between the Secretary and a participant in the Educational Assistance Program shall be in writing, shall be signed by the participant, and shall include the following provisions:

(1)The Secretary’s agreement—

(A)to provide the participant with educational assistance as authorized in subchapter II, III, V, VI, VIII, or IX of this chapter and specified in the agreement; and

(B)to afford the participant the opportunity for employment in the Veterans Health Administration (subject to the availability of appropriated funds for such purpose and other qualifications established in accordance with section 7402 of this title).

(2)The participant’s agreement—

(A)to accept such educational assistance;

(B)to maintain enrollment and attendance in the course of training until completed;

(C)while enrolled in such course, to maintain an acceptable level of academic standing (as determined by the educational institution offering such course of training under regulations prescribed by the Secretary); and

(D)after completion of the course of training, to serve as a full-time employee in the Veterans Health Administration as specified in the agreement in accordance with subchapter II, III, V, VI, VIII, or IX of this chapter.

(3)A provision that any financial obligation of the United States arising out of an agreement entered into under this chapter, and any obligation of the participant which is conditioned on such agreement, is contingent upon funds being appropriated for educational assistance under this chapter.

(4)A statement of the damages to which the United States is entitled under this chapter for the participant’s breach of the agreement.

(5)Such other terms as are required to be included in the agreement under subchapter II, III, V, VI, VIII, or IX of this chapter or as the Secretary may require consistent with the provisions of this chapter.

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2020—Pub. L. 116–171 substituted “VIII, or IX” for “or VIII” in pars. (1)(A), (2)(D), and (5). 2018—Pub. L. 115–182 substituted “VI, or VIII” for “or VI” in pars. (1)(A), (2)(D), and (5). 1998—Pub. L. 105–368 substituted “subchapter II, III, V, or VI” for “subchapter II, III, or V” in pars. (1)(A), (2)(D), and (5). 1994—Pub. L. 103–446, § 1201(e)(26), substituted “subchapter II” for “subchapters II” in pars. (1)(A), (2)(D), and (5). Pub. L. 103–446, § 1201(b)(1), substituted “Veterans Health Administration” for “Department of Medicine and Surgery” in pars. (1)(B) and (2)(D). 1991—Pub. L. 102–40, § 402(b)(1), renumbered section 4304 of this title as this section. Pub. L. 102–83 substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator” and “Secretary’s” for “Administrator’s” wherever appearing. Pub. L. 102–40, § 403(b)(3), substituted “7402” for “4105” in par. (1)(B). 1990—Pars. (1)(A), (2)(D), (5). Pub. L. 101–366 substituted “subchapters II, III, or V” for “subchapter II or III”.

§7604 Terms of Agreement

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Title 38, §7604

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