§ 2183. Educational assistance: former captives
Educational assistance: former captives
In order to respond to special circumstances, the Secretary concerned may pay (by advancement or reimbursement) a person who is a former captive for expenses incurred, while attending an educational or training institution, for—
subsistence;
tuition;
fees;
supplies;
books;
equipment; and
other educational expenses.
Except as provided in section 2184 of this title, payments shall be available under this section for a person who is a former captive for education or training that occurs—
after the termination of the status of that person as a captive; and
on or before—
the end of any semester or quarter (as appropriate) that begins before the end of the 10-year period beginning on the date on which the status of that person as a captive terminates; or
if the educational or training institution is not operated on a semester or quarter system, the earlier of the end of any course that began before such date or the end of the 16-week period following that date.
Payments shall be available under this section only to the extent that such payments are not otherwise authorized by law.