§ 2183. Educational assistance: former captives
(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—
(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—
(c)
Payments shall be available under this section only to the extent that such payments are not otherwise authorized by law.