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 124 STAT. 4112 PUBLIC LAW 111–377—JAN. 4, 2011 amounts otherwise determined pursuant to such subpara- graphs multiplied by the same percentage applicable to the monthly amounts payable to the individual under para- graphs (2) through (7) of subsection (c).’’. (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The heading of such section is amended to read as follows: ‘‘PROGRAMS OF EDUCATION LEADING TO A DEGREE PURSUED ON ACTIVE DUTY ON MORE THAN HALF- TIME BASIS.—’’. (c) EFFECTIVE DATES.— (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date that is 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and shall apply with respect to amounts payable for edu- cational assistance for pursuit of programs of education on or after such effective date. (2) LUMP SUM FOR BOOKS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL COSTS.— Subparagraph (B) of section 3313(e)(2) of title 38, United States Code (as added by subsection (a)(2)(E) of this section), shall take effect on October 1, 2011, and shall apply with respect to amounts payable for educational assistance for pursuit of programs of education on or after that date. SEC. 104. EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR PROGRAMS OF EDUCATION PURSUED ON HALF-TIME BASIS OR LESS. (a) CLARIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF ASSISTANCE.—Section 3313(f) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting before the period at the end the following: ‘‘whether a program of education pursued on active duty, a program of education leading to a degree, or a program of education other than a program of education leading to a degree’’; and (2) in paragraph (2), by inserting ‘‘covered by this sub- section’’ after ‘‘program of education’’ in the matter preceding subparagraph (A). (b) AMOUNT OF ASSISTANCE.—Clause (i) of paragraph (2)(A) of such section is amended to read as follows: ‘‘(i) the actual net cost for in-State tuition and fees assessed by the institution of higher learning for the program of education after the application of— ‘‘(I) any waiver of, or reduction in, tuition and fees; and ‘‘(II) any scholarship, or other Federal, State, institutional, or employer-based aid or assistance (other than loans and any funds provided under section 401(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a)) that is provided directly to the institution and specifically designated for the sole purpose of defraying tuition and fees; or’’. (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by this section shall take effect on August 1, 2011, and shall apply with respect to amounts payable for educational assistance for pursuit of pro- grams of education on or after that date. SEC. 105. EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR PROGRAMS OF EDUCATION OTHER THAN PROGRAMS OF EDUCATION LEADING TO A DEGREE. (a) APPROVED PROGRAMS OF EDUCATION AT INSTITUTIONS OTHER THAN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING.—Subsection (b) of section Applicability. 38 USC 3313 note. Applicability. 38 USC 3313 note.