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38 U.S.C. § 3605

Title 38 Chapter 36 Current through PL 119-73 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 3605. Payment of educational assistance in cases of withdrawal

  • (a) 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) 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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