5.3 (1) An education and training benefit may be paid to a veteran entitled to a benefit under this Part in respect of
(a) education or training received from an educational institution as part of a course of study leading to the completion of a degree, diploma, certification or designation; and
(2) A veteran requesting payment in respect of education or training described in paragraph (1)(a) shall provide the Minister with proof of acceptance, enrolment or registration at the institution for an upcoming period of study and with any prescribed information.
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(4) On being provided with the proof and information, the Minister shall, if he or she is satisfied that the requested payment may be made to the veteran, determine
(b) the period of study to which that amount is allocated; and
(5) The day on which the payment is to be made must be no earlier than the 60th day before
(a) the day on which fees for the education or training are due to be paid to the institution in respect of the period of study; or
(b) the day on which the period of study begins, if the institution fixes no day on which the fees are due.
