(a)In order to respond to special circumstances, the Secretary concerned may pay (by advancement or reimbursement) a person who is a former captive for expenses incurred, while attending an educational or training institution, for—
(1)subsistence;
(2)tuition;
(3)fees;
(4)supplies;
(5)books;
(6)equipment; and
(7)other educational expenses.
(b)Except as provided in section
2184 of this title, payments shall be available under this section for a person who is a former captive for education or training that occurs—
(1)after the termination of the status of that person as a captive; and
(2)on or before—
(A)the end of any semester or quarter (as appropriate) that begins before the end of the 10-year period beginning on the date on which the status of that person as a captive terminates; or
(B)if the educational or training institution is not operated on a semester or quarter system, the earlier of the end of any course that began before such date or the end of the 16-week period following that date.
(c)Payments shall be available under this section only to the extent that such payments are not otherwise authorized by law.