38 CFR § 21.3100 - Counseling.

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title: "38 CFR § 21.3100 - Counseling."
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title_name: "Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief"
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# 21.3100 Counseling.

(a) *Purpose of counseling.* The purpose of counseling is to assist:

(1) In selecting an educational or training objective;

(2) In developing a suitable program of education or training;

(3) In selecting an educational institution or training establishment appropriate for the attainment of the educational or training objective;

(4) In resolving any personal problems which are likely to interfere with successful pursuit of a program;

(5) In selecting an employment objective for the eligible person that would be likely to provide the eligible person with satisfactory employment opportunities in light of his or her circumstances.

(b) *Availability of counseling.* Counseling assistance is available for—

(1) Identifying and removing reasons for academic difficulties which may result in interruption or discontinuance of training; or

(2) In considering changes in career plans, and making sound decisions about the changes.

(c) *Provision of counseling.* VA shall provide counseling as needed for the purposes identified in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section upon the request of the eligible person.