# 38 CFR § 21.7610: Selection of a program of education

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## Section

- **Citation:** 38 CFR § 21.7610
- **Heading:** Selection of a program of education
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 38—Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief > CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS > PART 21—VETERAN READINESS AND EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION > Subpart L—Educational Assistance for Members of the Selected Reserve > Programs of Education

## Text

(a) General requirement. An individual must be pursuing an approved program of education in order to receive educational assistance.
(Authority: 10 U.S.C. 16131; Pub. L. 98-525)
(b) Approval of a program of education. VA will approve a program of education selected by a reservist for payment of educational assistance under 10 U.S.C. chapter 1606 if—
(1) The program accords with the definition of a program of education found in § 21.7520(b)(17) of this part,
(2) It has an educational, professional or vocational objective (as defined in § 21.7520(b)(7) and (28) of this part), and
(3) The courses and subjects in the program are approved for VA purposes as provided in § 21.7720 of this part.
(4) The reservist is not already qualified for the objective of the program.
(Authority: 10 U.S.C. 16136(b), 1671; Pub. L. 98-525)
[53 FR 34740, Sept. 8, 1988, as amended at 61 FR 20729, May 8, 1996]

## Nearby sections

- [38 CFR § 21.7520 § 21.7520 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.7520.md)
- [38 CFR § 21.7530 § 21.7530 Applications, claims, and time limits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.7530.md)
- [38 CFR § 21.7540 § 21.7540 Eligibility for educational assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.7540.md)
- [38 CFR § 21.7550 § 21.7550 Ending dates of eligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.7550.md)
- [38 CFR § 21.7551 § 21.7551 Extended period of eligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.7551.md)
- [38 CFR § 21.7570 § 21.7570 Entitlement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.7570.md)
- [38 CFR § 21.7576 § 21.7576 Entitlement charges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.7576.md)
- [38 CFR § 21.7600 § 21.7600 Counseling.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.7600.md)
- [38 CFR § 21.7603 § 21.7603 Travel expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.7603.md)
- [38 CFR § 21.7610 § 21.7610 Selection of a program of education.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.7610.md)
- [38 CFR § 21.7612 § 21.7612 Programs of education combining two or more types of courses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.7612.md)
- [38 CFR § 21.7614 § 21.7614 Changes of program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.7614.md)
- [38 CFR § 21.7620 § 21.7620 Courses included in programs of education.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.7620.md)
- [38 CFR § 21.7622 § 21.7622 Courses precluded.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.7622.md)

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