Subject to the provisions of this chapter, each eligible veteran may select a program of education to assist the veteran in attaining an educational, professional, or vocational objective at any educational institution (approved in accordance with chapter 36 of this title) selected by the veteran, which will accept and retain the veteran as a student or trainee in any field or branch of knowledge which such institution finds the veteran qualified to undertake or pursue.
Pub. L. 89–358, § 280 Stat. 15Pub. L. 94–502, title II, § 211(5)90 Stat. 2388Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a)105 Stat. 406(Added , , , § 1670; amended , , ; renumbered § 3470, , , .)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
Pub. L. 85–85772 Stat. 1177section 4(a) of Pub. L. 89–358Provisions similar to those comprising this section were contained in , , , which was classified to section 1620 (first sentence) of this title, prior to repeal by .
Amendments
Pub. L. 102–83section 1670 of this title1991— renumbered as this section.
Pub. L. 94–5021976— substituted “the veteran” for “him” wherever appearing.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1976 Amendment
Pub. L. 94–502section 703(b) of Pub. L. 94–502section 3693 of this titleAmendment by effective , see , set out as an Effective Date note under .