Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 17.548 — Application Procedures
38 C.F.R. § 17.548
(a) Availability. VA will make awards under the RCSSP only when VA determines it is necessary to assist in alleviating shortages of psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, or mental health counseling professionals in Vet Centers. VA's determination of the number of RCSSP scholarships to be awarded in a fiscal year is subject to the availability of appropriations.
(b) Application-general. Each individual desiring a RCSSP scholarship must submit an accurate and complete application, including a signed written acceptance agreement.
(c) VA's duties. VA will notify applicants prior to acceptance in the RCSSP of the following information:
(1) A fair summary of the rights and liabilities of an individual whose application is approved by VA and whose acceptance agreement is consummated by VA; and
(2) A full description of the terms and conditions that apply to participation in the RCSSP and service in VA.
(The Office of Management and Budget has approved the information collection requirements in this section under control number 2900-0899.)
Authorizing Statute
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Rules and regulations38 U.S.C. § 501
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Medical care for survivors and dependents of certain veterans38 U.S.C. § 1781
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Definitions38 U.S.C. § 1701
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Definitions38 U.S.C. § 101
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Assistance for providing automobile and adaptive equipment38 U.S.C. § 3902
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Clothing allowance38 U.S.C. § 1162
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Eligibility for hospital, nursing home, and domiciliary care38 U.S.C. § 1710
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Community residential care38 U.S.C. § 1730
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Agreements with eligible entities or providers; certification processes38 U.S.C. § 1703A
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Contracts and personal services38 U.S.C. § 513
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Definitions38 U.S.C. § 3901
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Establishment38 U.S.C. § 7691
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Care and services during certain disasters and emergencies38 U.S.C. § 1785
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Benefits for discharged members of allied forces38 U.S.C. § 109
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Emergent suicide care38 U.S.C. § 1720J
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Recovery by United States42 U.S.C. § 2651
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Transplant procedures with live donors and related services38 U.S.C. § 1788
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Access to walk-in care38 U.S.C. § 1725A
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Assistance and support services for caregivers38 U.S.C. § 1720G
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Functions of Veterans Health Administration: in general38 U.S.C. § 7301
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Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission42 U.S.C. § 1396
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Regulations38 U.S.C. § 7304
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Requirement for program38 U.S.C. § 7698
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Hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care abroad38 U.S.C. § 1724
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Veterans Community Care Program38 U.S.C. § 1703
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Center for Innovation for Care and Payment38 U.S.C. § 1703E