# 38 C.F.R. § 21.9555 (2026): Entitlement to supplemental educational assistance

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_9555

## Section

- **Citation:** 38 C.F.R. § 21.9555 (2026)
- **Heading:** Entitlement to supplemental educational assistance
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 38 CFR: Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief / Chapter I: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS / Part 21: VETERAN READINESS AND EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION / Subpart P: Post-9/11 GI Bill / § 21.9555: § 21.9555   Entitlement to supplemental educational assistance.

## Text

In determining the entitlement of an individual who is eligible for supplemental educational assistance, VA will—
(a) Calculate the individual's entitlement to 38 U.S.C. chapter 33 educational assistance on the day he or she establishes eligibility for supplemental educational assistance; and
(b) Credit the individual with the same number of months and days of entitlement to supplemental educational assistance as the number calculated in paragraph (a) of this section.
(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3023, 3316)

## Nearby sections

- [38 C.F.R. § 21.9500 (2026) § 21.9500   Introduction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_9500.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.9505 (2026) § 21.9505   Definitions—for provisions effective before August 1, 2011.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_9505.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.9506 (2026) § 21.9506   Definitions—for provisions effective after July 31, 2011.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_9506.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.9510 (2026) § 21.9510   Claims, VA's duty to assist, and time limits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_9510.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.9520 (2026) § 21.9520   Basic eligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_9520.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.9525 (2026) § 21.9525   Eligibility for increased and supplemental educational assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_9525.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.9530 (2026) § 21.9530   Eligibility time limit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_9530.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.9535 (2026) § 21.9535   Extended period of eligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_9535.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.9550 (2026) § 21.9550   Entitlement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_9550.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.9555 (2026) § 21.9555   Entitlement to supplemental educational assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_9555.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.9560 (2026) § 21.9560   Entitlement charges—for provisions effective before August 1, 2011.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_9560.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.9561 (2026) § 21.9561   Entitlement charges—for provisions effective after July 31, 2011.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_9561.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.9570 (2026) § 21.9570   Transfer of entitlement—for provisions effective before August 1, 2011.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_9570.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.9571 (2026) § 21.9571   Transfer of Entitlement—for provisions effective after July 31, 2011.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_9571.md)

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