42 U.S.C. § 12595 - National service educational awards

42 USC 12595 - National service educational awards

(a) Eligibility generally 
A participant in a national service program carried out using assistance provided to an applicant under section 12571 of this title shall be eligible for the national service educational award described in division D of this subchapter if the participant
(1) serves in an approved national service position; and
(2) satisfies the eligibility requirements specified in section 12602 of this title with respect to service in that approved national service position.
(b) Special rule for VISTA volunteers 
A VISTA volunteer who serves in an approved national service position shall be ineligible for a national service educational award if the VISTA volunteer accepts the stipend authorized under section 4955 (a)(1) of this title.