38 CFR § 21.9500 - Introduction.

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# 21.9500 Introduction.

An educational assistance program is established for individuals who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This educational assistance program is effective August 1, 2009.

(Authority: Pub. L. 110-252, 122 Stat. 2357, 2378)