[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 22, Volume 1]
[Revised as of April 1, 2005]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 22CFR191.32]

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                       TITLE 22--FOREIGN RELATIONS
 
                     CHAPTER I--DEPARTMENT OF STATE
 
PART 191_HOSTAGE RELIEF ASSISTANCE--Table of Contents
 
                     Subpart D_Educational Benefits
 
Sec. 191.32  Applicable benefits for hostages.

    (a) When authorized by the Secretary of State a Principal, following 
released from captivity, shall be paid (by advancement or reimbursement) 
for expenses incurred for subsistence, tuition, fees, supplies, books 
and equipment, and other educational expenses, while attending an 
educational or training institution approved in accordance with 
procedures established by the Veterans Administration comparable to 
procedures established pursuant to chapters 35 and 36 of title 38 U.S.C. 
Payments shall be available under this subsection for education or 
training which occurs on or before--
    (1) The end of any semester or quarter (as appropriate) which begins 
before the date which is 10 years after the day on which the Principal 
ceases to be in a captive status, or
    (2) If the educational or training institution is not operated on a 
semester or quarter system, the earlier of the end of any course which 
began before such date or the end of the twelve-week period following 
that date.
    (b) A person eligible for benefits under this subsection shall not 
be required to separate from Government service in order to undertake 
the training or education, but while in Government service, may only 
receive such training or education during off-duty hours or during 
periods of approved leave.