    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 124, 111th Congress, 2nd Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    Public Law 111-377
    111th Congress

    An Act

    To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve educational assistance
    for veterans who served in the Armed Forces after September 11, 2001,
    and for other purposes. <>

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
    United States of America in Congress assembled, <>
    SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

    (a) <> Short Title.--This Act may be cited
    as the ``Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of
    2010''.

    (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as
    follows:

    Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
    Sec. 2. Reference to title 38, United States Code.
    Sec. 3. Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act compliance.

    TITLE I--POST-9/11 VETERANS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE

    Sec. 101. Modification of entitlement to educational assistance.
    Sec. 102. Amounts of assistance for programs of education leading to a
    degree pursued at public, non-public, and foreign
    institutions of higher learning.
    Sec. 103. Amounts of assistance for programs of education leading to a
    degree pursued on active duty.
    Sec. 104. Educational assistance for programs of education pursued on
    half-time basis or less.
    Sec. 105. Educational assistance for programs of education other than
    programs of education leading to a degree.
    Sec. 106. Determination of monthly housing stipend payments for academic
    years.
    Sec. 107. Availability of assistance for licensure and certification
    tests.
    Sec. 108. National tests.
    Sec. 109. Continuation of entitlement to additional educational
    assistance for critical skills or specialty.
    Sec. 110. Transfer of unused education benefits.
    Sec. 111. Bar to duplication of certain educational assistance benefits.
    Sec. 112. Technical amendments.

    TITLE II--OTHER EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE MATTERS

    Sec. 201. Extension of delimiting dates for use of educational
    assistance by primary caregivers of seriously injured
    veterans and members of the Armed Forces.
    Sec. 202. Limitations on receipt of educational assistance under
    National Call to Service and other programs of educational
    assistance.
    Sec. 203. Approval of courses.
    Sec. 204. Reporting fees.
    Sec. 205. Election for receipt of alternate subsistence allowance for
    certain veterans with service-connected disabilities
    undergoing training and rehabilitation.
    Sec. 206. Modification of authority to make certain interval payments.

    SEC. 2. REFERENCE TO TITLE 38, UNITED STATES CODE.

    Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this Act an
    amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to, or repeal
    of, a section or other provision, the reference shall

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    be considered to be made to a section or other provision of title 38,
    United States Code.
    SEC. 3. STATUTORY PAY-AS-YOU-GO ACT COMPLIANCE.

    The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with
    the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go-Act of 2010, shall be determined by
    reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO
    Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional
    Record by the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, provided that
    such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

    TITLE I--POST-9/11 VETERANS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE

    SEC. 101. MODIFICATION OF ENTITLEMENT TO EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE.

    (a) Modification of Definitions on Eligibility for Educational
    Assistance.--
    (1) Expansion of definition of active duty to include
    service in national guard for certain purposes.--Paragraph (1)
    of section 3301 is amended by adding at the end the following
    new subparagraph:
    ``(C) In the case of a member of the Army National
    Guard of the United States or Air National Guard of the
    United States, in addition to service described in
    subparagraph (B), full-time service--
    ``(i) in the National Guard of a State for the
    purpose of organizing, administering, recruiting,
    instructing, or training the National Guard; or
    ``(ii) in the National Guard under section
    502(f) of title 32 when authorized by the
    President or the Secretary of Defense for the
    purpose of responding to a national emergency
    declared by the President and supported by Federal
    funds.''.
    (2) Expansion of definition of army entry level and skill
    training to include one station unit training.--Paragraph (2)(A)
    of such section is amended by inserting ``or One Station Unit
    Training'' before the period at the end.
    (3) Clarification of definition of entry level and skill
    training for the coast guard.--Paragraph (2)(E) of such section
    is amended by inserting ``and Skill Training (or so-called `A'
    School)'' before the period at the end.

    (b) Clarification of Applicability of Honorable Service Requirement
    for Certain Discharges and Releases From the Armed Forces as Basis for
    Entitlement to Educational Assistance.--Section 3311(c)(4) is amended in
    the matter preceding subparagraph (A) by striking ``A discharge or
    release from active duty in the Armed Forces'' and inserting ``A
    discharge or release from active duty in the Armed Forces after service
    on active duty in the Armed Forces characterized by the Secretary
    concerned as honorable service''.
    (c) Exclusion From Period of Service on Active Duty of Periods of
    Service in Connection With Attendance at Coast Guard Academy.--Section
    3311(d)(2) is amended by inserting ``or section 182 of title 14'' before
    the period at the end.

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    (d) Effective Dates.--
    (1) <> Service in national guard as
    active duty.--The amendment made by subsection (a)(1) shall take
    effect on August 1, 2009, as if included in the enactment of
    chapter 33 of title 38, United States Code, pursuant to the
    Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 (title V
    of Public Law 110-252). <> However, no
    benefits otherwise payable by reason of such amendment for the
    period beginning on August 1, 2009, and ending on September 30,
    2011, may be paid before October 1, 2011.
    (2) <> One station unit training.--
    The amendment made by subsection (a)(2) shall take effect on the
    date of the enactment of this Act.
    (3) <> Entry level and skill
    training for the coast guard.--The amendment made by subsection
    (a)(3) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this
    Act, and shall apply with respect to individuals entering
    service on or after that date.
    (4) <> Honorable service
    requirement.--The amendment made by subsection (b) shall take
    effect on the date of the enactment of this Act, and shall apply
    with respect to discharges and releases from the Armed Forces
    that occur on or after that date.
    (5) <> Service in connection with
    attendance at coast guard academy.--The amendment made by
    subsection (c) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of
    this Act, and shall apply with respect to individuals entering
    into agreements on service in the Coast Guard on or after that
    date.
    SEC. 102. AMOUNTS OF ASSISTANCE FOR PROGRAMS OF EDUCATION LEADING
    TO A DEGREE PURSUED AT PUBLIC, NON-PUBLIC,
    AND FOREIGN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER
    LEARNING.

    (a) Amounts of Educational Assistance.--
    (1) In general.--Section 3313(c) is amended--
    (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
    inserting ``leading to a degree at an institution of
    higher learning (as that term is defined in section
    3452(f))'' after ``program of education''; and
    (B) in paragraph (1), by striking subparagraph (A)
    and inserting the following new subparagraph (A):
    ``(A) An amount equal to the following:
    ``(i) In the case of a program of education
    pursued at a public institution of higher
    learning, the actual net cost for in-State tuition
    and fees assessed by the institution for the
    program of education after the application of--
    ``(I) any waiver of, or reduction
    in, tuition and fees; and
    ``(II) any scholarship, or other
    Federal, State, institutional, or
    employer-based aid or assistance (other
    than loans and any funds provided under
    section 401(b) of the Higher Education
    Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a)) that is
    provided directly to the institution and
    specifically designated for the sole
    purpose of defraying tuition and fees.

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    ``(ii) In the case of a program of education
    pursued at a non-public or foreign institution of
    higher learning, the lesser of--
    ``(I) the actual net cost for
    tuition and fees assessed by the
    institution for the program of education
    after the application of--
    ``(aa) any waiver of, or
    reduction in, tuition and fees;
    and
    ``(bb) any scholarship, or
    other Federal, State,
    institutional, or employer-based
    aid or assistance (other than
    loans and any funds provided
    under section 401(b) of the
    Higher Education Act of 1965)
    that is provided directly to the
    institution and specifically
    designated for the sole purpose
    of defraying tuition and fees;
    or
    ``(II) the amount equal to--
    ``(aa) for the academic year
    beginning on August 1, 2011,
    $17,500; or
    ``(bb) for an academic year
    beginning on any subsequent
    August 1, the amount for the
    previous academic year beginning
    on August 1 under this
    subclause, as increased by the
    percentage increase equal to the
    most recent percentage increase
    determined under section
    3015(h).''.
    (2) Conforming amendment.--The heading of such section is
    amended to read as follows: ``Programs of Education Leading to a
    Degree Pursued at Institutions of Higher Learning on More Than
    Half-time Basis.--''.

    (b) Amounts of Monthly Stipends.--Section 3313(c)(1)(B) is amended--
    (1) by redesignating clause (ii) as clause (iv); and
    (2) by striking clause (i) and inserting the following new
    clauses:
    ``(i) Except as provided in clauses (ii) and
    (iii), for each month an individual pursues a
    program of education on more than a half-time
    basis, a monthly housing stipend equal to the
    product of--
    ``(I) the monthly amount of the
    basic allowance for housing payable
    under section 403 of title 37 for a
    member with dependents in pay grade E-5
    residing in the military housing area
    that encompasses all or the majority
    portion of the ZIP code area in which is
    located the institution of higher
    learning at which the individual is
    enrolled, multiplied by
    ``(II) the lesser of--
    ``(aa) 1.0; or
    ``(bb) the number of course
    hours borne by the individual in
    pursuit of the program of
    education, divided by the
    minimum number of course hours
    required for full-time pursuit
    of the program of education,
    rounded to the nearest multiple
    of 10.
    ``(ii) In the case of an individual pursuing a
    program of education at a foreign institution of
    higher

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    learning on more than a half-time basis, for each
    month the individual pursues the program of
    education, a monthly housing stipend equal to the
    product of--
    ``(I) the national average of the
    monthly amount of the basic allowance
    for housing payable under section 403 of
    title 37 for a member with dependents in
    pay grade E-5, multiplied by
    ``(II) the lesser of--
    ``(aa) 1.0; or
    ``(bb) the number of course
    hours borne by the individual in
    pursuit of the program of
    education, divided by the
    minimum number of course hours
    required for full-time pursuit
    of the program of education,
    rounded to the nearest multiple
    of 10.
    ``(iii) In the case of an individual pursuing
    a program of education solely through distance
    learning on more than a half-time basis, a monthly
    housing stipend equal to 50 percent of the amount
    payable under clause (ii) if the individual were
    otherwise entitled to a monthly housing stipend
    under that clause for pursuit of the program of
    education.''.

    (c) <> Effective Dates.--
    (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the
    amendments made by this section shall take effect on August 1,
    2011, and shall apply with respect to amounts payable for
    educational assistance for pursuit of programs of education on
    or after that date.
    (2) Stipend for distance learning on more than half-time
    basis.--Clause (iii) of section 3313(c)(1)(B) of title 38,
    United States Code (as added by subsection (b)(2) of this
    section), shall take effect on October 1, 2011, and shall apply
    with respect to amounts payable for educational assistance for
    pursuit of programs of education as covered by such clause on or
    after that date.
    SEC. 103. AMOUNTS OF ASSISTANCE FOR PROGRAMS OF EDUCATION LEADING
    TO A DEGREE PURSUED ON ACTIVE DUTY.

    (a) In General.--Section 3313(e) is amended--
    (1) in paragraphs (1), by inserting ``leading to a degree''
    after ``approved program of education'';
    (2) in paragraph (2)--
    (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by
    inserting ``leading to a degree'' after ``program of
    education'';
    (B) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as
    clauses (i) and (iii), respectively;
    (C) in the matter preceding clause (i), as
    redesignated by subparagraph (B) of this paragraph--
    (i) by striking ``The amount'' and inserting
    ``The amounts''; and
    (ii) by striking ``is the lesser of--'' and
    inserting ``are as follows:
    ``(A) Subject to subparagraph (C), an amount equal
    to the lesser of--'';
    (D) by striking clause (i), as so redesignated, and
    inserting the following new clauses:

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    ``(i) in the case of a program of education
    pursued at a public institution of higher
    learning, the actual net cost for in-State tuition
    and fees assessed by the institution for the
    program of education after the application of--
    ``(I) any waiver of, or reduction
    in, tuition and fees; and
    ``(II) any scholarship, or other
    Federal, State, institutional, or
    employer-based aid or assistance (other
    than loans and any funds provided under
    section 401(b) of the Higher Education
    Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a)) that is
    provided directly to the institution and
    specifically designated for the sole
    purpose of defraying tuition and fees;
    ``(ii) in the case of a program of education
    pursued at a non-public or foreign institution of
    higher learning, the lesser of--
    ``(I) the actual net cost for
    tuition and fees assessed by the
    institution for the program of education
    after the application of--
    ``(aa) any waiver of, or
    reduction in, tuition and fees;
    and
    ``(bb) any scholarship, or
    other Federal, State,
    institutional, or employer-based
    aid or assistance (other than
    loans and any funds provided
    under section 401(b) of the
    Higher Education Act of 1965)
    that is provided directly to the
    institution and specifically
    designated for the sole purpose
    of defraying tuition and fees;
    or
    ``(II) the amount equal to--
    ``(aa) for the academic year
    beginning on August 1, 2011,
    $17,500; or
    ``(bb) for an academic year
    beginning on any subsequent
    August 1, the amount for the
    previous academic year beginning
    on August 1 under this
    subclause, as increased by the
    percentage increase equal to the
    most recent percentage increase
    determined under section
    3015(h); or''.
    (E) by adding at the end the following new
    subparagraphs (B) and (C):
    ``(B) Subject to subparagraph (C), for the first
    month of each quarter, semester, or term, as applicable,
    of the program of education pursued by the individual, a
    lump sum amount for books, supplies, equipment, and
    other educational costs with respect to such quarter,
    semester, or term in the amount equal to--
    ``(i) $1,000, multiplied by
    ``(ii) the fraction of a complete academic
    year under the program of education that such
    quarter, semester, or term constitutes.
    ``(C) In the case of an individual entitled to
    educational assistance by reason of paragraphs (3)
    through (8) of section 3311(b), the amounts payable to
    the individual pursuant to subparagraphs (A)(i),
    (A)(ii), and (B) shall be the

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    amounts otherwise determined pursuant to such
    subparagraphs multiplied by the same percentage
    applicable to the monthly amounts payable to the
    individual under paragraphs (2) through (7) of
    subsection (c).''.

    (b) Conforming Amendment.--The heading of such section is amended to
    read as follows: ``Programs of Education Leading to a Degree Pursued on
    Active Duty on More Than Half-time Basis.--''.
    (c) <> Effective Dates.--
    (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the
    amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date
    that is 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and
    shall apply with respect to amounts payable for educational
    assistance for pursuit of programs of education on or after such
    effective date.
    (2) Lump sum for books and other educational costs.--
    Subparagraph (B) of section 3313(e)(2) of title 38, United
    States Code (as added by subsection (a)(2)(E) of this section),
    shall take effect on October 1, 2011, and shall apply with
    respect to amounts payable for educational assistance for
    pursuit of programs of education on or after that date.
    SEC. 104. EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR PROGRAMS OF EDUCATION PURSUED
    ON HALF-TIME BASIS OR LESS.

    (a) Clarification of Availability of Assistance.--Section 3313(f) is
    amended--
    (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting before the period at the
    end the following: ``whether a program of education pursued on
    active duty, a program of education leading to a degree, or a
    program of education other than a program of education leading
    to a degree''; and
    (2) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``covered by this
    subsection'' after ``program of education'' in the matter
    preceding subparagraph (A).

    (b) Amount of Assistance.--Clause (i) of paragraph (2)(A) of such
    section is amended to read as follows:
    ``(i) the actual net cost for in-State tuition
    and fees assessed by the institution of higher
    learning for the program of education after the
    application of--
    ``(I) any waiver of, or reduction
    in, tuition and fees; and
    ``(II) any scholarship, or other
    Federal, State, institutional, or
    employer-based aid or assistance (other
    than loans and any funds provided under
    section 401(b) of the Higher Education
    Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a)) that is
    provided directly to the institution and
    specifically designated for the sole
    purpose of defraying tuition and fees;
    or''.

    (c) <> Effective Date.--The
    amendments made by this section shall take effect on August 1, 2011, and
    shall apply with respect to amounts payable for educational assistance
    for pursuit of programs of education on or after that date.
    SEC. 105. EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR PROGRAMS OF EDUCATION OTHER
    THAN PROGRAMS OF EDUCATION LEADING TO A
    DEGREE.

    (a) Approved Programs of Education at Institutions Other Than
    Institutions of Higher Learning.--Subsection (b) of section

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    3313 is amended by striking ``is offered by an institution of higher
    learning (as that term is defined in section 3452(f)) and''.
    (b) Assistance for Pursuit of Programs of Education Other Than
    Programs of Education Leading to a Degree.--Such section is further
    amended--
    (1) by striking subsection (h);
    (2) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (h); and
    (3) by inserting after subsection (f) the following new
    subsection (g):

    ``(g) Programs of Education Other Than Programs of Education Leading
    to a Degree.--
    ``(1) In general.--Educational assistance is payable under
    this chapter for pursuit of an approved program of education
    other than a program of education leading to a degree at an
    institution other than an institution of higher learning (as
    that term is defined in section 3452(f)).
    ``(2) Pursuit on half-time basis or less.--The payment of
    educational assistance under this chapter for pursuit of a
    program of education otherwise described in paragraph (1) on a
    half-time basis or less is governed by subsection (f).
    ``(3) Amount of assistance.--The amounts of educational
    assistance payable under this chapter to an individual entitled
    to educational assistance under this chapter who is pursuing an
    approved program of education covered by this subsection are as
    follows:
    ``(A) In the case of an individual enrolled in a
    program of education (other than a program described in
    subparagraphs (B) through (D)) in pursuit of a
    certificate or other non-college degree, the following:
    ``(i) Subject to clause (iv), an amount equal
    to the lesser of--
    ``(I) the actual net cost for in-
    State tuition and fees assessed by the
    institution concerned for the program of
    education after the application of--
    ``(aa) any waiver of, or
    reduction in, tuition and fees;
    and
    ``(bb) any scholarship, or
    other Federal, State,
    institutional, or employer-based
    aid or assistance (other than
    loans and any funds provided
    under section 401(b) of the
    Higher Education Act of 1965 (20
    U.S.C. 1070a)) that is provided
    directly to the institution and
    specifically designated for the
    sole purpose of defraying
    tuition and fees; or
    ``(II) the amount equal to--
    ``(aa) for the academic year
    beginning on August 1, 2011,
    $17,500; or
    ``(bb) for an academic year
    beginning on any subsequent
    August 1, the amount for the
    previous academic year beginning
    on August 1 under this
    subclause, as increased by the
    percentage increase equal to the
    most recent percentage increase
    determined under section
    3015(h).
    ``(ii) Except in the case of an individual
    pursuing a program of education on a half-time or
    less basis

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    and subject to clause (iv), a monthly housing
    stipend equal to the product--
    ``(I) of--
    ``(aa) in the case of an
    individual pursuing resident
    training, the monthly amount of
    the basic allowance for housing
    payable under section 403 of
    title 37 for a member with
    dependents in pay grade E-5
    residing in the military housing
    area that encompasses all or the
    majority portion of the ZIP code
    area in which is located the
    institution at which the
    individual is enrolled; or
    ``(bb) in the case of an
    individual pursuing a program of
    education through distance
    learning, a monthly amount equal
    to 50 percent of the amount
    payable under item (aa),
    multiplied by
    ``(II) the lesser of--
    ``(aa) 1.0; or
    ``(bb) the number of course
    hours borne by the individual in
    pursuit of the program of
    education involved, divided by
    the minimum number of course
    hours required for full-time
    pursuit of such program of
    education, rounded to the
    nearest multiple of 10.
    ``(iii) Subject to clause (iv), a monthly
    stipend in an amount equal to $83 for each month
    (or pro rata amount for a partial month) of
    training pursued for books supplies, equipment,
    and other educational costs.
    ``(iv) In the case of an individual entitled
    to educational assistance by reason of paragraphs
    (3) through (8) of section 3311(b), the amounts
    payable pursuant to clauses (i), (ii), and (iii)
    shall be the amounts otherwise determined pursuant
    to such clauses multiplied by the same percentage
    applicable to the monthly amounts payable to the
    individual under paragraphs (2) through (7) of
    subsection (c).
    ``(B) In the case of an individual pursuing a full-
    time program of apprenticeship or other on-job training,
    amounts as follows:
    ``(i) Subject to clauses (iii) and (iv), for
    each month the individual pursues the program of
    education, a monthly housing stipend equal to--
    ``(I) during the first six-month
    period of the program, the monthly
    amount of the basic allowance for
    housing payable under section 403 of
    title 37 for a member with dependents in
    pay grade E-5 residing in the military
    housing area that encompasses all or the
    majority portion of the ZIP code area in
    which is located the employer at which
    the individual pursues such program;
    ``(II) during the second six-month
    period of the program, 80 percent of the
    monthly amount of the basic allowance
    for housing payable as described in
    subclause (I);
    ``(III) during the third six-month
    period of the program, 60 percent of the
    monthly amount of

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    the basic allowance for housing payable
    as described in subclause (I);
    ``(IV) during the fourth six-month
    period of such program, 40 percent of
    the monthly amount of the basic
    allowance for housing payable as
    described in subclause (I); and
    ``(V) during any month after the
    first 24 months of such program, 20
    percent of the monthly amount of the
    basic allowance for housing payable as
    described in subclause (I).
    ``(ii) Subject to clauses (iii) and (iv), a
    monthly stipend in an amount equal to $83 for each
    month (or pro rata amount for each partial month)
    of training pursued for books supplies, equipment,
    and other educational costs.
    ``(iii) In the case of an individual entitled
    to educational assistance by reason of paragraphs
    (3) through (8) of sections 3311(b), the amounts
    payable pursuant to clauses (i) and (ii) shall be
    the amounts otherwise determined pursuant to such
    clauses multiplied by the same percentage
    applicable to the monthly amounts payable to the
    individual under paragraphs (2) through (7) of
    subsection (c).
    ``(iv) In any month in which an individual
    pursuing a program of education consisting of a
    program of apprenticeship or other on-job training
    fails to complete 120 hours of training, the
    amount of monthly educational assistance allowance
    payable under clauses (i) and (iii) to the
    individual shall be limited to the same proportion
    of the applicable rate determined under this
    subparagraph as the number of hours worked during
    such month, rounded to the nearest eight hours,
    bears to 120 hours.
    ``(C) In the case of an individual enrolled in a
    program of education consisting of flight training
    (regardless of the institution providing such program of
    education), an amount equal to--
    ``(i) the lesser of--
    ``(I) the actual net cost for in-
    State tuition and fees assessed by the
    institution concerned for the program of
    education after the application of--
    ``(aa) any waiver of, or
    reduction in, tuition and fees;
    and
    ``(bb) any scholarship, or
    other Federal, State,
    institutional, or employer-based
    aid or assistance (other than
    loans and any funds provided
    under section 401(b) of the
    Higher Education Act of 1965)
    that is provided directly to the
    institution and specifically
    designated for the sole purpose
    of defraying tuition and fees;
    or
    ``(II) the amount equal to--
    ``(aa) for the academic year
    beginning on August 1, 2011,
    $10,000; or
    ``(bb) for an academic year
    beginning on any subsequent
    August 1, the amount for the
    previous academic year beginning
    on August

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    1 under this subclause, as
    increased by the percentage
    increase equal to the most
    recent percentage increase
    determined under section
    3015(h), multiplied by--
    ``(ii) either--
    ``(I) in the case of an individual
    entitled to educational assistance by
    reason of paragraphs (1), (2), or (9) of
    section 3311(b), 100 percent; or
    ``(II) in the case of an individual
    entitled to educational assistance by
    reason of paragraphs (3) through (8) of
    section 3311(b), the same percentage as
    would otherwise apply to the monthly
    amounts payable to the individual under
    paragraphs (2) through (7) of subsection
    (c).
    ``(D) In the case of an individual enrolled in a
    program of education that is pursued exclusively by
    correspondence (regardless of the institution providing
    such program of education), an amount equal to--
    ``(i) the lesser of--
    ``(I) the actual net cost for
    tuition and fees assessed by the
    institution concerned for the program of
    education after the application of--
    ``(aa) any waiver of, or
    reduction in, tuition and fees;
    and
    ``(bb) any scholarship, or
    other Federal, State,
    institutional, or employer-based
    aid or assistance (other than
    loans and any funds provided
    under section 401(b) of the
    Higher Education Act of 1965)
    that is provided directly to the
    institution and specifically
    designated for the sole purpose
    of defraying tuition and fees.
    ``(II) the amount equal to--
    ``(aa) for the academic year
    beginning on August 1, 2011,
    $8,500; or
    ``(bb) for an academic year
    beginning on any subsequent
    August 1, the amount for the
    previous academic year beginning
    on August 1 under this
    subclause, as increased by the
    percentage increase equal to the
    most recent percentage increase
    determined under section
    3015(h), multiplied by--
    ``(ii) either--
    ``(I) in the case of an individual
    entitled to educational assistance by
    reason of paragraphs (1), (2), or (9) of
    section 3311(b), 100 percent; or
    ``(II) in the case of an individual
    entitled to educational assistance by
    reason of paragraphs (3) through (8) of
    section 3311(b), the same percentage as
    would otherwise apply to the monthly
    amounts payable to the individual under
    paragraphs (2) through (7) of subsection
    (c).
    ``(4) Frequency of payment.--
    ``(A) Quarter, semester, or term payments.--Payment
    of the amounts payable under paragraph (3)(A)(i) for
    pursuit of a program of education shall be made for

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    the entire quarter, semester, or term, as applicable, of
    the program of education.
    ``(B) Monthly payments.--Payment of the amounts
    payable under paragraphs (3)(A)(ii) and (3)(B)(i) for
    pursuit of a program of education shall be made on a
    monthly basis.
    ``(C) Lump sum payments.--
    ``(i) Payment for the amount payable under
    paragraphs (3)(A)(iii) and (3)(B)(ii) shall be
    paid to the individual for the first month of each
    quarter, semester, or term, as applicable, of the
    program education pursued by the individual.
    ``(ii) Payment of the amount payable under
    paragraph (3)(C) for pursuit of a program of
    education shall be made upon receipt of
    certification for training completed by the
    individual and serviced by the training facility.
    ``(D) Quarterly payments.--Payment of the amounts
    payable under paragraph (3)(D) for pursuit of a program
    of education shall be made quarterly on a pro rata basis
    for the lessons completed by the individual and serviced
    by the institution.
    ``(5) Charge against entitlement for certificate and other
    non-college degree programs.--
    ``(A) In general.--In the case of amounts paid under
    paragraph (3)(A)(i) for pursuit of a program of
    education, the charge against entitlement to educational
    assistance under this chapter of the individual for whom
    such payment is made shall be one month for each of--
    ``(i) the amount so paid, divided by
    ``(ii) subject to subparagraph (B), the amount
    equal to one-twelfth of the amount applicable in
    the academic year in which the payment is made
    under paragraph (3)(A)(i)(II).
    ``(B) Pro rata adjustment based on certain
    eligibility.--If the amount otherwise payable with
    respect to an individual under paragraph (3)(A)(i) is
    subject to a percentage adjustment under paragraph
    (3)(A)(iv), the amount applicable with respect to the
    individual under subparagraph (A)(ii) shall be the
    amount otherwise determined pursuant to such
    subparagraph subject to a percentage adjustment equal to
    the percentage adjustment applicable with respect to the
    individual under paragraph (3)(A)(iv).''.

    (c) Payment of Amounts to Educational Institutions.--Subsection (h)
    of section 3313, as redesignated by subsection (b)(2) of this section,
    is amended by inserting ``, and under subparagraphs (A)(i), (C), and (D)
    of subsection (g)(3),'' after ``(f)(2)(A)''.
    (d) <> Effective Date.--The
    amendments made by this section shall take effect on October 1, 2011,
    and shall apply with respect to amounts payable for educational
    assistance for pursuit of programs of education on or after that date.
    SEC. 106. DETERMINATION OF MONTHLY HOUSING STIPEND PAYMENTS FOR
    ACADEMIC YEARS.

    (a) In General.--Section 3313, as amended by this Act, is further
    amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

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    ``(i) Determination of Housing Stipend Payments for Academic
    Years.--Any monthly housing stipend payable under this section during
    the academic year beginning on August 1 of a calendar year shall be
    determined utilizing rates for basic allowances for housing payable
    under section 403 of title 37 in effect as of January 1 of such calendar
    year.''.
    (b) <> Effective Date.--The amendment made
    by subsection (a) shall take effect on August 1, 2011.
    SEC. 107. AVAILABILITY OF ASSISTANCE FOR LICENSURE AND
    CERTIFICATION TESTS.

    (a) Availability of Assistance for Additional Tests.--Subsection (a)
    of section 3315 is amended by striking ``one licensing or certification
    test'' and inserting ``licensing or certification tests''.
    (b) Charge Against Entitlement for Receipt of Assistance.--
    (1) In general.--Subsection (c) of such section is amended
    to read as follows:

    ``(c) Charge Against Entitlement.--The charge against an
    individual's entitlement under this chapter for payment for a licensing
    or certification test shall be determined at the rate of one month
    (rounded to the nearest whole month) for each amount paid that equals--
    ``(1) for the academic year beginning on August 1, 2011,
    $1,460; or
    ``(2) for an academic year beginning on any subsequent
    August 1, the amount for the previous academic year beginning on
    August 1 under this subsection, as increased by the percentage
    increase equal to the most recent percentage increase determined
    under section 3015(h).''.
    (2) Conforming amendments.--Subsection (b) of such section
    is amended--
    (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or'' at the end;
    (B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period and
    inserting ``; or''; and
    (C) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(3) the amount of entitlement available to the individual
    under this chapter at the time of payment for the test under
    this section.''.

    (c) <> Effective Date.--The
    amendments made by this section shall take effect on August 1, 2011, and
    shall apply with respect to licensure and certification tests taken on
    or after that date.
    SEC. 108. NATIONAL TESTS.

    (a) National Tests.--
    (1) In general.--Chapter 33 is amended by inserting after
    section 3315 the following new section:
    ``Sec. 3315A. <> National tests

    ``(a) In General.--An individual entitled to educational assistance
    under this chapter shall also be entitled to educational assistance for
    the following:
    ``(1) A national test for admission to an institution of
    higher learning as described in the last sentence of section
    3452(b).
    ``(2) A national test providing an opportunity for course
    credit at an institution of higher learning as so described.

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    ``(b) Amount.--The amount of educational assistance payable under
    this chapter for a test described in subsection (a) is the lesser of--
    ``(1) the fee charged for the test; or
    ``(2) the amount of entitlement available to the individual
    under this chapter at the time of payment for the test under
    this section.

    ``(c) Charge Against Entitlement.--The number of months of
    entitlement charged an individual under this chapter for a test
    described in subsection (a) shall be determined at the rate of one month
    (rounded to the nearest whole month) for each amount paid that equals--
    ``(1) for the academic year beginning on August 1, 2011,
    $1,460; or
    ``(2) for an academic year beginning on any subsequent
    August 1, the amount for the previous academic year beginning on
    August 1 under this subsection, as increased by the percentage
    increase equal to the most recent percentage increase determined
    under section 3015(h).''.
    (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections at the
    beginning of chapter 33 is amended by inserting after the item
    relating to section 3315 the following new item:

    ``3315A. National tests.''.

    (b) <> Effective Date.--The
    amendments made by this section shall take effect on August 1, 2011, and
    shall apply with respect to national tests taken on or after that date.
    SEC. 109. CONTINUATION OF ENTITLEMENT TO ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL
    ASSISTANCE FOR CRITICAL SKILLS OR
    SPECIALTY.

    (a) In General.--Section 3316 is amended--
    (1) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (e); and
    (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
    subsection (c):

    ``(c) Continuation of Increased Educational Assistance.--
    ``(1) In general.--An individual who made an election to
    receive educational assistance under this chapter pursuant to
    section 5003(c)(1)(A) of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational
    Assistance Act of 2008 (38 U.S.C. 3301 note) and who, at the
    time of the election, was entitled to increased educational
    assistance under section 3015(d) or section 16131(i) of title 10
    shall remain entitled to increased educational assistance in the
    utilization of the individual's entitlement to educational
    assistance under this chapter.
    ``(2) Rate.--The monthly rate of increased educational
    assistance payable to an individual under paragraph (1) shall
    be--
    ``(A) the rate of educational assistance otherwise
    payable to the individual under section 3015(d) or
    section 16131(i) of title 10, as the case may be, had
    the individual not made the election described in
    paragraph (1), multiplied by
    ``(B) the lesser of--
    ``(i) 1.0; or
    ``(ii) the number of course hours borne by the
    individual in pursuit of the program of education
    involved

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    divided by the minimum number of course hours
    required for full-time pursuit of the program of
    education, rounded to the nearest multiple of 10.
    ``(3) Frequency of payment.--Payment of the amounts payable
    under paragraph (1) during pursuit of a program of education
    shall be made on a monthly basis.''.

    (b) Clarification on Funding of Increased Assistance.--
    (1) In general.--Such section is further amended by
    inserting after subsection (c), as added by subsection (a)(2) of
    this section, the following new subsection:

    ``(d) Funding.--Payments for increased educational assistance under
    this section shall be made from the Department of Defense Education
    Benefits Fund under section 2006 of title 10 or from appropriations
    available to the Department of Homeland Security for that purpose, as
    applicable.''.
    (2) Conforming amendments.--Section 2006(b) of title 10,
    United States Code, is amended--
    (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``or 33'' after
    ``chapter 30''; and
    (B) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the
    following new subparagraph:
    ``(E) The present value of any future benefits
    payable from the Fund for amounts attributable to
    increased amounts of educational assistance authorized
    by section 3316 of title 38.''.

    (c) <> Effective Date.--The amendments made
    by this section shall take effect on August 1, 2011.
    SEC. 110. TRANSFER OF UNUSED EDUCATION BENEFITS.

    (a) Availability of Transfer Authority for Members of PHS and
    NOAA.--Section 3319 is amended--
    (1) by striking ``Armed Forces'' each place it appears
    (other than in subsection (a)) and inserting ``uniformed
    services''; and
    (2) by striking subsection (k).

    (b) Scope and Exercise of Authority.--Subsection (a) of such section
    is amended--
    (1) by striking ``Subject to the provisions of this
    section,'' and all that follows through ``to permit'' and
    inserting ``(1) Subject to the provisions of this section, the
    Secretary concerned may permit''; and
    (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

    ``(2) The purpose of the authority in paragraph (1) is to promote
    recruitment and retention in the uniformed services. The Secretary
    concerned may exercise the authority for that purpose when authorized by
    the Secretary of Defense in the national security interests of the
    United States.''.
    (c) <> Effective Date.--The amendments made
    by this section shall take effect on August 1, 2011.
    SEC. 111. BAR TO DUPLICATION OF CERTAIN EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE
    BENEFITS.

    (a) Bar To Concurrent Receipt of Transferred Education Benefits and
    Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship Assistance.--Section
    3322 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
    ``(e) Bar To Concurrent Receipt of Transferred Education Benefits
    and Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship Assistance.--An
    individual entitled to educational

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    assistance under both sections 3311(b)(9) and 3319 may not receive
    assistance under both provisions concurrently, but shall elect (in such
    form and manner as the Secretary may prescribe) under which provision to
    receive educational assistance.''.
    (b) Bar To Receipt of Compensation and Pension and Marine Gunnery
    Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship Assistance.--Such section is further
    amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
    ``(f) Bar To Receipt of Compensation and Pension and Marine Gunnery
    Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship Assistance.--The commencement of a
    program of education under section 3311(b)(9) shall be a bar to the
    following:
    ``(1) Subsequent payments of dependency and indemnity
    compensation or pension based on the death of a parent to an
    eligible person over the age of 18 years by reason of pursuing a
    course in an educational institution.
    ``(2) Increased rates, or additional amounts, of
    compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation, or pension
    because of such a person, whether eligibility is based upon the
    death of the parent.''.

    (c) Bar To Concurrent Receipt of Transferred Education Benefits.--
    Such section is further amended by adding at the end the following new
    subsection:
    ``(g) Bar To Concurrent Receipt of Transferred Education Benefits.--
    A spouse or child who is entitled to educational assistance under this
    chapter based on a transfer of entitlement from more than one individual
    under section 3319 may not receive assistance based on transfers from
    more than one such individual concurrently, but shall elect (in such
    form and manner as the Secretary may prescribe) under which source to
    utilize such assistance at any one time.''.
    (d) Bar To Duplication of Eligibility Based on a Single Event.--Such
    section is further amended by adding at the end the following new
    subsection:
    ``(h) Bar To Duplication of Eligibility Based on a Single Event or
    Period of Service.--
    ``(1) Active-duty service.--An individual with qualifying
    service in the Armed Forces that establishes eligibility on the
    part of such individual for educational assistance under this
    chapter, chapter 30 or 32 of this title, and chapter 1606 or
    1607 of title 10, shall elect (in such form and manner as the
    Secretary may prescribe) under which authority such service is
    to be credited.
    ``(2) Eligibility for educational assistance based on
    parent's service.--A child of a member of the Armed Forces who,
    on or after September 11, 2001, dies in the line of duty while
    serving on active duty, who is eligible for educational
    assistance under either section 3311(b)(9) or chapter 35 of this
    title based on the parent's death may not receive such
    assistance under both this chapter and chapter 35 of this title,
    but shall elect (in such form and manner as the Secretary may
    prescribe) under which chapter to receive such assistance.''.

    (e) <> Effective Date.--The amendments made
    by this section shall take effect on August 1, 2011.
    SEC. 112. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.

    (a) Section 3313.--Section 3313 is amended--

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    (1) by striking ``higher education'' each place it appears
    and inserting ``higher learning''; and
    (2) in clause (iii) of subparagraph (A) of subsection
    (e)(2), as redesignated by section 103(a)(2) of this Act, by
    adding a period at the end.

    (b) Section 3319.--Section 3319(b)(2) is amended by striking ``to
    section (k)'' and inserting ``to subsection (j)''.
    (c) Section 3323.--Section 3323(a) is amended by striking ``section
    3034(a)(1)'' and inserting ``sections 3034(a)(1) and 3680(c)''.

    TITLE II--OTHER EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE MATTERS

    SEC. 201. EXTENSION OF DELIMITING DATES FOR USE OF EDUCATIONAL
    ASSISTANCE BY PRIMARY CAREGIVERS OF
    SERIOUSLY INJURED VETERANS AND MEMBERS OF
    THE ARMED FORCES.

    (a) All-volunteer <> Force Educational
    Assistance.--Subsection (d) of section 3031 is amended to read as
    follows:

    ``(d)(1) In the case of an individual eligible for educational
    assistance under this chapter who is prevented from pursuing the
    individual's chosen program of education before the expiration of the
    10-year period for the use of entitlement under this chapter otherwise
    applicable under this section because of a physical or mental disability
    which is not the result of the individual's own willful misconduct, such
    10-year period--
    ``(A) shall not run during the period the individual is so
    prevented from pursuing such program; and
    ``(B) shall <> again
    begin running on the first day after the individual's recovery
    from such disability on which it is reasonably feasible, as
    determined under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, for
    the individual to initiate or resume pursuit of a program of
    education with educational assistance under this chapter.

    ``(2)(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), in the case of an individual
    eligible for educational assistance under this chapter who is prevented
    from pursuing the individual's chosen program of education before the
    expiration of the 10-year period for the use of entitlement under this
    chapter otherwise applicable under this section by reason of acting as
    the primary provider of personal care services for a veteran or member
    of the Armed Forces under section 1720G(a) of this title, such 10-year
    period--
    ``(i) shall not run during the period the individual is so
    prevented from pursuing such program; and
    ``(ii) shall again begin running on the first day after the
    date of the recovery of the veteran or member from the injury,
    or the date on which the individual ceases to be the primary
    provider of personal care services for the veteran or member,
    whichever is earlier, on which it is reasonably feasible, as so
    determined, for the individual to initiate or resume pursuit of
    a program of education with educational assistance under this
    chapter.

    ``(B) Subparagraph (A) shall not apply with respect to the period of
    an individual as a primary provider of personal care

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    services if the period concludes with the revocation of the individual's
    designation as such a primary provider under section 1720G(a)(7)(D) of
    this title.''.
    (b) Certain Transferees of Post-9/11 Educational Assistance.--
    Paragraph (5) of section 3319(h) is amended to read as follows:
    ``(5) Limitation on age of use by child transferees.--
    ``(A) In general.--A child to whom entitlement is
    transferred under this section may use the benefits
    transferred without regard to the 15-year delimiting
    date specified in section 3321, but may not, except as
    provided in subparagraph (B), use any benefits so
    transferred after attaining the age of 26 years.
    ``(B) Primary caregivers of seriously injured
    members of the armed forces and veterans.--
    ``(i) In general.--Subject to clause (ii), in
    the case of a child who, before attaining the age
    of 26 years, is prevented from pursuing a chosen
    program of education by reason of acting as the
    primary provider of personal care services for a
    veteran or member of the Armed Forces under
    section 1720G(a), the child may use the benefits
    beginning on the date specified in clause (iii)
    for a period whose length is specified in clause
    (iv).
    ``(ii) Inapplicability for revocation.--Clause
    (i) shall not apply with respect to the period of
    an individual as a primary provider of personal
    care services if the period concludes with the
    revocation of the individual's designation as such
    a primary provider under section 1720G(a)(7)(D).
    ``(iii) Date for commencement of use.--The
    date specified in this clause for the beginning of
    the use of benefits by a child under clause (i) is
    the later of--
    ``(I) the date on which the child
    ceases acting as the primary provider of
    personal care services for the veteran
    or member concerned as described in
    clause (i);
    ``(II) the date on which it is
    reasonably feasible, as determined under
    regulations prescribed by the Secretary,
    for the child to initiate or resume the
    use of benefits; or
    ``(III) the date on which the child
    attains the age of 26 years.
    ``(iv) Length of use.--The length of the
    period specified in this clause for the use of
    benefits by a child under clause (i) is the length
    equal to the length of the period that--
    ``(I) begins on the date on which
    the child begins acting as the primary
    provider of personal care services for
    the veteran or member concerned as
    described in clause (i); and
    ``(II) ends on the later of--
    ``(aa) the date on which the
    child ceases acting as the
    primary provider of personal
    care services for the veteran or
    member as described in clause
    (i); or

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    ``(bb) the date on which it
    is reasonably feasible, as so
    determined, for the child to
    initiate or resume the use of
    benefits.''.

    (c) Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance.--Subsection
    (c) of section 3512 is amended to read as follows:
    ``(c)(1) Notwithstanding subsection (a) and subject to paragraph
    (2), an eligible person may be afforded educational assistance beyond
    the age limitation applicable to the person under such subsection if--
    ``(A) the person suspends pursuit of such person's program
    of education after having enrolled in such program within the
    time period applicable to such person under such subsection;
    ``(B) the person is unable to complete such program after
    the period of suspension and before attaining the age limitation
    applicable to the person under such subsection; and
    ``(C) the Secretary finds that the suspension was due to
    either of the following:
    ``(i) The actions of the person as the primary
    provider of personal care services for a veteran or
    member of the Armed Forces under section 1720G(a) of
    this title.
    ``(ii) Conditions otherwise beyond the control of
    the person.

    ``(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to the period of an
    individual as a primary provider of personal care services if the period
    concludes with the revocation of the individual's designation as such a
    primary provider under section 1720G(a)(7)(D) of this title.
    ``(3) Educational assistance may not be afforded a person under
    paragraph (1) after the earlier of--
    ``(A) the age limitation applicable to the person under
    subsection (a), plus a period of time equal to the period the
    person was required to suspend pursuit of the person's program
    of education as described in paragraph (1); or
    ``(B) the date of the person's thirty-first birthday.''.

    (d) <> Effective Date.--The
    amendments made by this section shall take effect on August 1, 2011, and
    shall apply with respect to preventions and suspension of pursuit of
    programs of education that commence on or after that date.
    SEC. 202. LIMITATIONS ON RECEIPT OF EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE UNDER
    NATIONAL CALL TO SERVICE AND OTHER
    PROGRAMS OF EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE.

    (a) Bar to Duplication of Educational Assistance Benefits.--Section
    3322(a) is amended by inserting ``or section 510'' after ``or 1607''.
    (b) Limitation on Concurrent Receipt of Educational Assistance.--
    Section 3681(b)(2) is amended by inserting ``and section 510'' after
    ``and 107''.
    (c) <> Effective Date.--The amendments made
    by this section shall take effect on August 1, 2011.
    SEC. 203. APPROVAL OF COURSES.

    (a) Constructive Approval of Certain Courses.--
    (1) In general.--Section 3672(b) is amended--
    (A) by inserting ``(1)'' after ``(b)''; and
    (B) by adding at the end the following new
    paragraph:

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    ``(2)(A) Subject to sections 3675(b)(1) and (b)(2), 3680A, 3684, and
    3696 of this title, the following programs are deemed to be approved for
    purposes of this chapter:
    ``(i) An accredited standard college degree program offered
    at a public or not-for-profit proprietary educational
    institution that is accredited by an agency or association
    recognized for that purpose by the Secretary of Education.
    ``(ii) A flight training course approved by the Federal
    Aviation Administration that is offered by a certified pilot
    school that possesses a valid Federal Aviation Administration
    pilot school certificate.
    ``(iii) An apprenticeship program registered with the Office
    of Apprenticeship (OA) of the Employment Training Administration
    of the Department of Labor or a State apprenticeship agency
    recognized by the Office of Apprenticeship pursuant to the Act
    of August 16, 1937 (popularly known as the `National
    Apprenticeship Act'; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.).
    ``(iv) A program leading to a secondary school diploma
    offered by a secondary school approved in the State in which it
    is operating.

    ``(B) A licensure test offered by a Federal, State, or local
    government is deemed to be approved for purposes of this chapter.''.
    (2) Conforming amendments.--
    (A) Paragraph (3) of section 3034(d) is amended to
    read as follows:
    ``(3) the flight school courses are approved by the Federal
    Aviation Administration and are offered by a certified pilot
    school that possesses a valid Federal Aviation Administration
    pilot school certificate.''.
    (B) Section 3671(b)(2) is amended by striking ``In
    the case'' and inserting ``Except as otherwise provided
    in this chapter, in the case''.
    (C) Section 3689(a)(1) is amended by inserting after
    ``unless'' the following: ``the test is deemed approved
    by section 3672(b)(2)(B) of this title or''.

    (b) Use of State Approving Agencies for Compliance and Oversight
    Activities.--Section 3673 is amended by adding at the end the following
    new subsection:
    ``(d) Use of State Approving Agencies for Compliance and Oversight
    Activities.--The Secretary may utilize the services of a State approving
    agency for such compliance and oversight purposes as the Secretary
    considers appropriate without regard to whether the Secretary or the
    agency approved the courses offered in the State concerned.''.
    (c) Approval of Accredited Courses.--
    (1) In general.--Subsection (a)(1) of section 3675 is
    amended by striking ``A State approving agency may approve the
    courses offered by an educational institution'' and inserting
    ``The Secretary or a State approving agency may approve
    accredited programs (including non-degree accredited programs)
    offered by proprietary for-profit educational institutions''.
    (2) Condition of approval.--Subsection (b) of such section
    is amended--
    (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
    inserting ``the Secretary or'' after ``this section,'';
    and
    (B) is amended by inserting ``the Secretary or''
    after ``as prescribed by''.

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    (d) Disapproval of Courses.--Section 3679(a) is amended by inserting
    ``the Secretary or'' after ``disapproved by'' both places it appears.
    (e) <> Effective Date.--The amendments made
    by this section shall take effect on August 1, 2011.
    SEC. 204. REPORTING FEES.

    (a) Increase in Amount of Fees.--Section 3684(c) is amended--
    (1) by striking ``multiplying $7'' and inserting
    ``multiplying $12''; and
    (2) by striking ``or $11'' and inserting ``or $15''.

    (b) Use of Fees Paid.--Such section is further amended by inserting
    after the fourth sentence the following new sentence: ``Any reporting
    fee paid an educational institution or joint apprenticeship training
    committee after the date of the enactment of the Post-9/11 Veterans
    Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2011 shall be utilized by
    such institution or committee solely for the making of certifications
    required under this chapter or chapter 31, 34, or 35 of this title or
    for otherwise supporting programs for veterans.''.
    (c) <> Effective Date.--The amendments made
    by this section shall take effect on October 1, 2011.
    SEC. 205. ELECTION FOR RECEIPT OF ALTERNATE SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCE
    FOR CERTAIN VETERANS WITH SERVICE-
    CONNECTED DISABILITIES UNDERGOING TRAINING
    AND REHABILITATION.

    (a) Election Authorized.--Section 3108(b) is amended by adding at
    the end the following new paragraph:
    ``(4) A veteran entitled to a subsistence allowance under this
    chapter and educational assistance under chapter 33 of this title may
    elect to receive payment from the Secretary in lieu of an amount
    otherwise determined by the Secretary under this subsection in an amount
    equal to the applicable monthly amount of basic allowance for housing
    payable under section 403 of title 37 for a member with dependents in
    pay grade E-5 residing in the military housing area that encompasses all
    or the majority portion of the ZIP code area in which is located the
    institution providing rehabilitation program concerned.''.
    (b) <> Effective Date.--The amendment made
    by this section shall take effect on August 1, 2011.
    SEC. 206. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO MAKE CERTAIN INTERVAL
    PAYMENTS.

    (a) In General.--The flush matter following clause (3)(B) of section
    3680(a) is amended by striking ``of this subsection--'' and all that
    follows and inserting ``of this subsection during periods when schools
    are temporarily closed under an established policy based on an Executive
    order of the President or due to an emergency situation. However, the
    total number of weeks for which allowances may continue to be so payable
    in any 12-month period may not exceed 4 weeks.''.

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    (b) <> Effective Date.--The amendment made
    by this section shall take effect on August 1, 2011.

    Approved January 4, 2011.

    LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 3447:
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    SENATE REPORTS: No. 111-346 (Comm. on Veterans' Affairs).
    CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 156 (2010):
    Dec. 13, considered and passed Senate.
    Dec. 15, 16, considered and passed House.