38 CFR § 21.6042 - Entry, reentry and completion.

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title: "38 CFR § 21.6042 - Entry, reentry and completion."
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title_name: "Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief"
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section_name: "Entry, reentry and completion."
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# 21.6042 Entry, reentry and completion.

(a) *Dates of entry.* A veteran found eligible under the provisions of § 21.6040 of this part may not begin pursuit of a vocational training program before February 1, 1985, or later than December 31, 1992, except under the following circumstances:

(1) The veteran receives a pension award less than 120 days before December 31, 1992;

(2) Illness or other circumstance beyond the veteran's control prevent earlier entry.

(b) *Entry precluded.* In no event may a veteran begin a vocational training program after August 1, 1993.

(c) *Reentry.* The provisions of paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section are also applicable to veterans reentering a vocational training program following a redetermination of eligibility.

(d) *Final termination of services.* No veteran may receive assistance under this temporary program after January 31, 1998.

(e) *Provision of vocational training and services during the period beginning February 1, 1992 and ending May 20, 1992.* The provision of a vocational training program (including related evaluations and other related services) to a veteran under the provisions of subpart I of this part, and related determinations during the period beginning February 1, 1992, and ending May 20, 1992, is ratified.

[53 FR 4397, Feb. 16, 1988, as amended at 55 FR 17272, Apr. 24, 1990; 58 FR 41637, Aug. 5, 1993]