21.5030—Applications, claims, and time limits.
(a)
To become a participant an individual must apply to his or her Service Department on forms prescribed by the Service Department and/or the Secretary of Defense.
(b)
Rules and regulations of the applicable Service Department and/or the Department of Defense shall determine if the application is timely.
(c)
The provisions of the following sections shall apply to claims for educational assistance under 38 U.S.C. chapter 32: