# 38 U.S.C. § 3602: Continuation of educational assistance benefits during emergency situations

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t38_s3602

## Section

- **Citation:** 38 U.S.C. § 3602
- **Heading:** Continuation of educational assistance benefits during emergency situations
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 9, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 38—VETERANS’ BENEFITS > PART III—READJUSTMENT AND RELATED BENEFITS > CHAPTER 36—ADMINISTRATION OF EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS > SUBCHAPTER I—EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

## Text

If the Secretary determines under subsection (c) that an individual is negatively affected by an emergency situation, the Secretary may provide educational assistance to that individual under the laws administered by the Secretary as if such negative effects did not occur.

(Added Pub. L. 117–333, § 2(a)(2) , Jan. 5, 2023 , 136 Stat. 6122 .)

## Nearby sections

- [38 U.S.C. § 3601 Definition of emergency situation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t38_s3601.md)
- [38 U.S.C. § 3602 Continuation of educational assistance benefits during emergency situations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t38_s3602.md)
- [38 U.S.C. § 3603 Continuation of educational assistance benefits for certain programs of education converted to distance learning by reason of emergency situations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t38_s3603.md)
- [38 U.S.C. § 3604 Effects of closure of educational institution and modification of courses by reason of emergency situation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t38_s3604.md)
- [38 U.S.C. § 3605 Payment of educational assistance in cases of withdrawal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t38_s3605.md)
- [38 U.S.C. § 3670 Scope of approval](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t38_s3670.md)
- [38 U.S.C. § 3671 Designation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t38_s3671.md)
- [38 U.S.C. § 3672 Approval of courses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t38_s3672.md)
- [38 U.S.C. § 3672A Uniform application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t38_s3672A.md)
- [38 U.S.C. § 3673 Approval activities: cooperation and coordination of activities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t38_s3673.md)
- [38 U.S.C. § 3673A Risk-based surveys](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t38_s3673A.md)
- [38 U.S.C. § 3674 Reimbursement of expenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t38_s3674.md)
- [38 U.S.C. § 3674A Evaluations of agency performance; qualifications and performance of agency personnel](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t38_s3674A.md)
- [38 U.S.C. § 3675 Approval of accredited courses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t38_s3675.md)

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