ORS 408.040 Handling of application by institution and director; when benefits begin

The person to whom an application is made pursuant to ORS 408.030 shall examine and pass upon such application and shall, within 10 days after its receipt by the person, indorse approval or disapproval thereof. If the application is approved it shall be forthwith forwarded to the Director of Veterans’ Affairs, who shall check it. The director shall determine whether or not the institution of learning or career school is accredited and if the tuition and other charges are reasonable. The director shall also determine whether or not the institution of learning or career school is reasonably qualified to provide the instruction desired by the beneficiary. The director shall be satisfied that the beneficiary has reasonable qualifications to pursue the course of study chosen and that such course, if satisfactorily completed, is likely to enable the beneficiary to become a more useful citizen. If all said conditions are met to the satisfaction of the director, the director may approve the application and file it in the office of the director; otherwise the director shall deny it.

Upon approval of an application, benefits are payable beginning with the first day of the applicant’s attendance during the current term of an institution of learning or career school, after a finding by the director, supported by evidence satisfactory to the director, that any delay in making application was caused by excusable oversight or neglect.