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10 U.S.C. § 2006a — Assistance for education and training: availability of certain assistance for use only for certain programs of education
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**(a) In General.—** Effective as of August 1, 2014, an individual eligible for assistance under a Department of Defense educational assistance program or authority covered by this section may, except as provided in subsection (b), only use such assistance for educational expenses incurred for a program as follows:
(1) An eligible program (as defined in section 481 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ([20 U.S.C. 1088](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1088&num=0&edition=prelim))) that is offered by an institution of higher education that has entered into, and is complying with, a program participation agreement under section 487 of such Act ([20 U.S.C. 1094](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1094&num=0&edition=prelim)).
(2) In the case of a program designed to prepare individuals for licensure or certification in any State, if the program meets the instructional curriculum licensure or certification requirements of such State.
(3) In the case of a program designed to prepare individuals for employment pursuant to standards developed by a State board or agency in an occupation that requires approval or licensure for such employment, if the program is approved or licensed by such State board or agency.
**(b) Waiver.—** The Secretary of Defense may, by regulation, authorize the use of educational assistance under a Department of Defense educational assistance program or authority covered by this chapter for educational expenses incurred for a program of education that is not described in subsection (a) if the program—
(1) is accredited and approved by a nationally or regionally recognized accrediting agency or association recognized by the Department of Education;
(2) was not an eligi
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**(a) In General.—** Effective as of August 1, 2014, an individual eligible for assistance under a Department of Defense educational assistance program or authority covered by this section may, except as provided in subsection (b), only use such assistance for educational expenses incurred for a program as follows:
(1) An eligible program (as defined in section 481 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ([20 U.S.C. 1088](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1088&num=0&edition=prelim))) that is offered by an institution of higher education that has entered into, and is complying with, a program participation agreement under section 487 of such Act ([20 U.S.C. 1094](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1094&num=0&edition=prelim)).
(2) In the case of a program designed to prepare individuals for licensure or certification in any State, if the program meets the instructional curriculum licensure or certification requirements of such State.
(3) In the case of a program designed to prepare individuals for employment pursuant to standards developed by a State board or agency in an occupation that requires approval or licensure for such employment, if the program is approved or licensed by such State board or agency.
**(b) Waiver.—** The Secretary of Defense may, by regulation, authorize the use of educational assistance under a Department of Defense educational assistance program or authority covered by this chapter for educational expenses incurred for a program of education that is not described in subsection (a) if the program—
(1) is accredited and approved by a nationally or regionally recognized accrediting agency or association recognized by the Department of Education;
(2) was not an eligible program described in subsection (a) at any time during the most recent two-year period;
(3) is a program that the Secretary determines would further the purposes of the educational assistance programs or authorities covered by this chapter, or would further the education interests of students eligible for assistance under such programs or authorities; and
(4) the institution providing the program does not provide any commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based directly or indirectly on success in securing enrollments or financial aid to any persons or entities engaged in any student recruiting or admission activities or in making decisions regarding the award of student financial assistance, except for the recruitment of foreign students residing in foreign countries who are not eligible to receive Federal student assistance.
**(c) Definitions.—** In this section:
(1) The term “Department of Defense educational assistance programs and authorities covered by this section” means the programs and authorities as follows:
(A) The programs to assist military spouses in achieving education and training to expand employment and portable career opportunities under [section 1784a of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section1784a&num=0&edition=prelim).
(B) The authority to pay tuition for off-duty training or education of members of the armed forces under [section 2007 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section2007&num=0&edition=prelim).
(C) The program of educational assistance for members of the Selected Reserve under chapter 1606 of this title.
(D) The program of educational assistance for reserve component members supporting contingency operations and certain other operations under chapter 1607 of this title.
(E) Any other program or authority of the Department of Defense for assistance in education or training carried out under the laws administered by the Secretary of Defense that is designated by the Secretary, by regulation, for purposes of this section.
(2) The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given that term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act for 1965 ([20 U.S.C. 1002](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1002&num=0&edition=prelim)).
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**(a)** Subject to subsections (b) and (c), the Secretary concerned may pay all or a portion of the charges of an educational institution for the tuition or expenses of a member of the armed forces enrolled in such educational institution for education or training during the member’s off-duty periods.
**(b)**
(1) In the case of a commissioned officer on active duty (other than a member of the Ready Reserve), the Secretary concerned may not pay charges under subsection (a) unless the officer agrees to remain on active duty for a period of at least two years after the completion of the training or education for which the charges are paid.
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the Secretary concerned may reduce or waive the active duty service obligation—
(A) in the case of a commissioned officer who is subject to mandatory separation;
(B) in the case of a commissioned officer who has completed the period of active duty service for which the officer was ordered to active duty in support of a contingency operation; or
(C) in other exigent circumstances as determined by the Secretary concerned.
**(c)**
(1) Subject to paragraphs (3) and (5), the Secretary concerned may pay the charges of an educational institution for the tuition or expenses described in subsection (a) of a member of the Selected Reserve.
(2) Subject to paragraphs (4) and (5), the Secretary concerned may pay the charges of an educational institution for the tuition or expenses described in subsection (a) of a member of the Individual Ready Reserve who has a military occupational specialty designated by the Secretary concerned for purposes of this subsection.
(3) The Secretary concerned may not pay charges under paragraph (1) for tuition or expenses of an officer of the Selected Reserve unless the
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**(a) Definition of institution of higher education for purposes of student assistance programs**
(1) **Inclusion of additional institutions** — Subject to paragraphs (2) through (4) of this subsection, the term “institution of higher education” for purposes of subchapter IV includes, in addition to the institutions covered by the definition in [section 1001 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1001&num=0&edition=prelim)—
(A) a proprietary institution of higher education (as defined in subsection (b) of this section);
(B) a postsecondary vocational institution (as defined in subsection (c) of this section); and
(C) only for the purposes of part D of subchapter IV, an institution outside the United States that is comparable to an institution of higher education as defined in [section 1001 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1001&num=0&edition=prelim) and that has been approved by the Secretary for the purpose of part D of subchapter IV, consistent with the requirements of [section 1087b(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1087b/d&num=0&edition=prelim).
(2) **Institutions outside the United States**
(A) *In general* — For the purpose of qualifying as an institution under paragraph (1)(C), the Secretary shall establish criteria by regulation for the approval of institutions outside the United States and for the determination that such institutions are comparable to an institution of higher education as defined in [section 1001 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1001&num=0&edition=prelim) (except that a graduate medical school, nursing schoo
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**(a) Required for programs of assistance; contents** In order to be an eligible institution for the purposes of any program authorized under this subchapter, an institution must be an institution of higher education or an eligible institution (as that term is defined for the purpose of that program) and shall, except with respect to a program under subpart 4 of part A, enter into a program participation agreement with the Secretary. The agreement shall condition the initial and continuing eligibility of an institution to participate in a program upon compliance with the following requirements:
(1) The institution will use funds received by it for any program under this subchapter and any interest or other earnings thereon solely for the purpose specified in and in accordance with the provision of that program.
(2) The institution shall not charge any student a fee for processing or handling any application, form, or data required to determine the student’s eligibility for assistance under this subchapter or the amount of such assistance.
(3) The institution will establish and maintain such administrative and fiscal procedures and records as may be necessary to ensure proper and efficient administration of funds received from the Secretary or from students under this subchapter, together with assurances that the institution will provide, upon request and in a timely fashion, information relating to the administrative capability and financial responsibility of the institution to—
(A) the Secretary;
(B) the appropriate guaranty agency; and
(C) the appropriate accrediting agency or association.
(4) The institution will comply with the provisions of subsection (c) of this section and the regulations prescribed under that subsection, relating to fiscal eligibili
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**(a) Academic and award year**
(1) For the purpose of any program under this subchapter, the term “award year” shall be defined as the period beginning July 1 and ending June 30 of the following year.
(2)
(A) For the purpose of any program under this subchapter, the term “academic year” shall—
(i) require a minimum of 30 weeks of instructional time for a course of study that measures its program length in credit hours; or
(ii) require a minimum of 26 weeks of instructional time for a course of study that measures its program length in clock hours; and
(iii) require an undergraduate course of study to contain an amount of instructional time whereby a full-time student is expected to complete at least—
(I) 24 semester or trimester hours or 36 quarter credit hours in a course of study that measures its program length in credit hours; or
(II) 900 clock hours in a course of study that measures its program length in clock hours.
(B) The Secretary may reduce such minimum of 30 weeks to not less than 26 weeks for good cause, as determined by the Secretary on a case-by-case basis, in the case of an institution of higher education that provides a 2-year or 4-year program of instruction for which the institution awards an associate or baccalaureate degree and that measures program length in credit hours or clock hours.
**(b) Eligible program**
(1) For purposes of this subchapter, the term “eligible program” means a program of at least—
(A) 600 clock hours of instruction, 16 semester hours, or 24 quarter hours, offered during a minimum of 15 weeks, in the case of a program that—
(i) provides a program of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized profession; and
(ii) admits students who have not completed
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**(a) Programs and Tuition Assistance.—**
(1) The Secretary of Defense may establish programs to assist the spouse of a member of the armed forces described in subsection (b) in achieving—
(A) the education and training required for a degree or credential at an accredited college, university, or technical school in the United States that expands employment and portable career opportunities for the spouse; or
(B) the education prerequisites and professional licensure or credential required, by a government or government sanctioned licensing body, for an occupation that expands employment and portable career opportunities for the spouse.
(2) As an alternative to, or in addition to, establishing a program under this subsection, the Secretary may provide tuition assistance to an eligible spouse who is pursuing education, training, or a license or credential to expand the spouse’s employment and portable career opportunities.
**(b) Eligible Spouses.—**
(1) Assistance under this section is limited to a spouse of a member of the armed forces who is serving on active duty.
(2) A spouse who is eligible for a program under this section and begins a course of education or training for a degree, license, or credential described in subsection (a) may not become ineligible to complete such course of education or training solely because the member to whom the spouse is married is promoted to a higher grade.
**(c) Exceptions.—** Subsection (b) does not include—
(1) a person who is married to, but legally separated from, a member of the armed forces under court order or statute of any State or territorial possession of the United States; and
(2) a spouse of a member of the armed forces who is also a member of the armed forces.
**(d) Doula and IBCLC Certifications.—** In c
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TITLE 10—ARMED FORCES
§ 2006a
Subsec. (e)(3). Pub. L. 101–510, § 1322(a)(2), substituted
‘‘and shall recommend to the President and Congress’’
for ‘‘and report periodically, not less than once every
four years, to the President and Congress on the status
of the Fund and shall recommend’’.
1989—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 101–189 substituted ‘‘Sec-
retary of Veterans Affairs’’ for ‘‘Administrator of Vet-
erans’ Affairs’’ in first sentence and ‘‘Secretary of Vet-
erans Affairs’’ for ‘‘Administrator’’ in second sentence.
1987—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 100–26 inserted ‘‘The term’’
after each par. designation and substituted ‘‘normal’’
for ‘‘Normal’’ in par. (2).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2011 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 111–377, title I, § 109(c), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat.
4120, provided that: ‘‘The amendments made by this
section [amending this section and section 3316 of Title
38, Veterans’ Benefits] shall take effect on August 1,
2011.’’
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1996 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 104–106, div. A, title XV, § 1501(c), Feb. 10, 1996,
110 Stat. 498, provided that the amendment made by
that section is effective as of Dec. 1, 1994, and as if in-
cluded as an amendment made by the Reserve Officer
Personnel Management Act, title XVI of Pub. L.
103–337, as originally enacted.
TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS
For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and
assets of the Coast Guard, including the authorities
and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relat-
ing thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security,
and for treatment of related references, see sections
468(b), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Secu-
rity, and the Department of Homeland Security Reor-
ganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set
out as a
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TITLE 20—EDUCATION
§ 1002
(c) align the incentives of institutions with those of
students and taxpayers to ensure that institutions
share the financial risk associated with Federal stu-
dent loan programs;
(d) help borrowers avoid defaulting on their Federal
student loans by educating them about risks, repay-
ment obligations, and repayment options; and
(e) supplement efforts by States and institutions by
disseminating information to assist students in com-
pleting their degrees faster and at lower cost.
SEC. 3. Improving Free Inquiry on Campus. (a) To ad-
vance the policy described in subsection 2(a) of this
order, the heads of covered agencies shall, in coordina-
tion with the Director of the Office of Management and
Budget, take appropriate steps, in a manner consistent
with applicable law, including the First Amendment, to
ensure institutions that receive Federal research or
education grants promote free inquiry, including
through compliance with all applicable Federal laws,
regulations, and policies.
(b) ‘‘Covered agencies’’ for purposes of this section
are the Departments of Defense, the Interior, Agri-
culture, Commerce, Labor, Health and Human Services,
Transportation, Energy, and Education; the Environ-
mental Protection Agency; the National Science Foun-
dation; and the National Aeronautics and Space Ad-
ministration.
(c) ‘‘Federal research or education grants’’ for pur-
poses of this section include all funding provided by a
covered agency directly to an institution but do not in-
clude funding associated with Federal student aid pro-
grams that cover tuition, fees, or stipends.
SEC. 4. Improving Transparency and Accountability on
Campus. (a) To advance the policy described in sub-
sections 2(b)–(e) of this order, the Secretary o
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TITLE 20—EDUCATION
§ 1088
the amendment made by this section shall take effect
on July 1, 2009.’’
Pub. L. 110–84, title VI, § 604(b), Sept. 27, 2007, 121 Stat.
808, provided that: ‘‘The amendments made by this sec-
tion [amending this section] shall be effective on July
1, 2009.’’
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2006 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 109–171 effective July 1, 2006,
except as otherwise provided, see section 8001(c) of Pub.
L. 109–171, set out as a note under section 1002 of this
title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1998 AMENDMENTS
Amendment by Pub. L. 105–244 effective Oct. 7, 1998,
see section 480A of Pub. L. 105–244, set out as a note
under section 1087kk of this title.
Amendment
by
section
101(f)
[title
VIII,
§ 405(d)(15)(B)] of Pub. L. 105–277 effective Oct. 21, 1998,
and
amendment
by
section
101(f)
[title
VIII,
§ 405(f)(12)(B)] of Pub. L. 105–277 effective July 1, 2000,
see section 101(f) [title VIII, § 405(g)(1), (2)(B)] of Pub. L.
105–277, set out as a note under section 3502 of Title 5,
Government Organization and Employees.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1996 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 104–193 effective July 1, 1997,
with transition rules relating to State options to accel-
erate such date, rules relating to claims, actions, and
proceedings commenced before such date, rules relating
to closing out of accounts for terminated or substan-
tially modified programs and continuance in office of
Assistant Secretary for Family Support, and provisions
relating to termination of entitlement under AFDC
program, see section 116 of Pub. L. 104–193, as amended,
set out as an Effective Date note under section 601 of
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1993 AMENDMENTS
Amendment by Pub. L. 103–208 effective as if included
in t
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TITLE 20—EDUCATION
§ 1094
Labor and Human Resources of the Senate and the
Committee on Education and the Workforce of the
House of Representatives’’.
Subsec. (f)(3). Pub. L. 110–315, § 491, substituted ‘‘An-
nual reports’’ for ‘‘Reports’’ in heading, in subpar. (B)
redesignated cls. (i) and (ii) as subpars. (A) and (B), re-
spectively, and adjusted their margins, and substituted
‘‘The Secretary shall provide reports to the authorizing
committees on an annual basis’’ for former subpar. (A)
which required Secretary to report to congressional
committees on evaluations of demonstration programs
and for introductory provisions of former subpar. (B)
which related to additional annual reports.
1998—Pub. L. 105–244 amended section catchline and
text generally. Prior to amendment, section authorized
Secretary to make grants to nonprofit private organi-
zations to provide training for student financial aid ad-
ministrators and TRIO personnel.
1992—Pub. L. 102–325 struck out ‘‘and student sup-
port’’ after ‘‘aid’’ in section catchline and amended text
generally, substituting present provisions for former
subsec. (a) relating to program authority, subsec. (b)
relating to use of funds, and subsec. (c) relating to au-
thorization of appropriations.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1998 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 105–244 effective Oct. 1, 1998,
except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 105–244, see sec-
tion 3 of Pub. L. 105–244, set out as a note under section
1001 of this title.
§ 1093a. Articulation agreements
(a) Definition
In this section, the term ‘‘articulation agree-
ment’’ means an agreement between or among
institutions of higher education that specifies
the acceptability of courses in transfer toward
meeting sp
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