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VAAR PART 871 - LOAN GUARANTY AND VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND COUNSELING PROGRAMS


PART 871 - LOAN GUARANTY AND VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND COUNSELING PROGRAMS


PART 871--LOAN GUARANTY AND VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND COUNSELING PROGRAMS

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SUBPART 871.1--LOAN GUARANTY PROGRAM

§871.100

Scope of subpart.

§871.101

Policy.

§871.102

Authorization for repairs to properties.

§871.104

Qualification of bidders.

§871.106

Lien waivers.

§871.107

Stipulations against liens.

SUBPART 871.2--VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND COUNSELING PROGRAMS

§871.200

Scope of subpart.

§871.201

General.

§871.201-1

Requirements for the use of contracts.

§871.201-2

Requirements when contracts are not required.

§871.201-3

Medical services.

§871.201-4

Letter contracts.

§871.202

Marking and release of supplies.

§871.203

Renewals or supplements to contracts.

§871.204

Guaranteed payment.

§871.205

Proration of charges.

§871.206

Other fees and charges.

§871.207

Payment of tuition or fees.

§871.208

Rehabilitation facilities.

§871.209

Records and reports.

§871.210

Correspondence courses.

§871.211

Information concerning correspondence courses.

SUBPART 871.3--EDUCATION PROGRAM

 

(Reserved)

PART 871 - LOAN GUARANTY AND VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND COUNSELING PROGRAMS

SUBPART 871.1 - LOAN GUARANTY PROGRAM

§871.100   Scope of subpart.

This subpart sets forth policy and procedure with respect to the loan guaranty and direct loan programs as it pertains to property management, including the acquisition, management, and disposition of property, real, personal, or mixed, which were secured by loans guaranteed, insured, or made pursuant to title 38, United States Code.

§871.101   Policy.

All acquisitions for the repair and maintenance of VA property acquired under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 37 shall be made in accordance with FAR Parts 14, 15, and 16; (VAAR) 48 CFR Parts 814, 815, and 816; and (VAAR) 48 CFR subpart 871.1.

§871.102   Authorization for repairs to properties.

§871.104   Qualification of bidders.

§871.106   Lien waivers.

§871.107   Stipulations against liens.

SUBPART 871.2 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND COUNSELING PROGRAM

§871.200   Scope of subpart.

This subpart establishes policy and procedures for the vocational rehabilitation and counseling program as it pertains to contracts for training and rehabilitation services, approval of institutions (including rehabilitation facilities), training establishments, and employers under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 31, and contracts for counseling services under 38 U.S.C. Chapters 30, 31, 32, 35, and 36 and 10 U.S.C. Chapters 106, 107, and 1606.

§871.201   General.

§871.201-1   Requirements for the use of contracts.

Contracts will be negotiated for tuition, fees, books, supplies and other allowable expenses incurred by the institution, training establishment or employer for the training and rehabilitation of eligible veterans under chapter 31, title 38, United States Code, under the following conditions:

§871.201-2   Requirements when contracts are not required.

§871.201-3   Medical services.

The medical services provided trainees under vocational rehabilitation and education contracts, agreements, or arrangements are separate and distinct from any other medical service under the jurisdiction of the Veterans Health Administration to which the veteran may be entitled and no certificate of eligibility is required from that department.

§871.201-4   Letter contracts.

Letter contracts are authorized for use in accordance with the provision of FAR 16.603 and in those cases in which it is not possible to complete a formal contract with an approved educational institution prior to the enrollment of eligible veterans for training.

§871.202   Marking and release of supplies.

Supplies will not be marked to indicate ownership by the United States and will be deemed released to the trainee at the time they are furnished.

§871.203   Renewals or supplements to contracts.

Except for contracts for educational and vocational counseling, contracts may be renewed from year to year, providing there is no change in the schedule of provisions as originally consummated by completion of a renewal agreement no later than 30 days prior to the expiration of the contract.

§871.204   Guaranteed payment.

No contract or agreement may be entered into with any institution or training establishment whereby the Department of Veterans Affairs will be required to pay a minimum charge, or required to enroll a minimum number of participants per quarter, semester, term, course, or other period.

§871.205   Proration of charges.

The contract will include the exact formula agreed on for the proration of charges in the event that the veterans program is interrupted or discontinued prior to the end of the term, semester, quarter, or other period, or the program is completed in less time than stated in the contract.

§871.206   Other fees and charges.

Fees and other charges which are not prescribed by law but are by nongovernmental organizations, such as initiation fees required to become a member of a labor union and the dues necessary to maintain membership incidental to training on the job or to obtaining employment during a period in which the veteran is a chapter 31 participant, may be paid provided there are no facilities feasibly available whereby the necessary training can be feasibly accomplished or employment obtained without paying such charges. Payment for such fees will be made in accordance with part 813.

§871.207   Payment of tuition or fees.

§871.208   Rehabilitation facilities.

The provisions for payment of charges to rehabilitation facilities for the rehabilitation services provided under chapter 31 are paid in the same manner as charges for educational and vocational services through contact, agreement, or other arrangement.

§871.209   Records and reports.

Contracts, agreements, or arrangements will provide for the number and frequency of reports, adequate financial records to support payment for each trainee and maintenance of attendance and progress records. Such records will be preserved for a period of 3 years.

§871.210   Correspondence courses.

Contracts with institutions for correspondence courses will provide that:

§871.211   Information concerning correspondence courses.

Specific questions on correspondence courses as to the content of courses, academic credit, and entrance requirements for courses included in Department of Veterans Affairs contracts may be directed to the institutions offering the courses.

SUBPART 871.3 - EDUCATION PROGRAM

(Reserved)

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