124 STAT. 4113 PUBLIC LAW 111–377—JAN. 4, 2011 3313 is amended by striking ‘‘is offered by an institution of higher learning (as that term is defined in section 3452(f)) and’’. (b) ASSISTANCE FOR PURSUIT OF PROGRAMS OF EDUCATION OTHER THAN PROGRAMS OF EDUCATION LEADING TO A DEGREE.— Such section is further amended— (1) by striking subsection (h); (2) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (h); and (3) by inserting after subsection (f) the following new sub- section (g): ‘‘(g) PROGRAMS OF EDUCATION OTHER THAN PROGRAMS OF EDU- CATION LEADING TO A DEGREE.— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Educational assistance is payable under this chapter for pursuit of an approved program of education other than a program of education leading to a degree at an institution other than an institution of higher learning (as that term is defined in section 3452(f)). ‘‘(2) PURSUIT ON HALF-TIME BASIS OR LESS.—The payment of educational assistance under this chapter for pursuit of a program of education otherwise described in paragraph (1) on a half-time basis or less is governed by subsection (f). ‘‘(3) AMOUNT OF ASSISTANCE.—The amounts of educational assistance payable under this chapter to an individual entitled to educational assistance under this chapter who is pursuing an approved program of education covered by this subsection are as follows: ‘‘(A) In the case of an individual enrolled in a program of education (other than a program described in subpara- graphs (B) through (D)) in pursuit of a certificate or other non-college degree, the following: ‘‘(i) Subject to clause (iv), an amount equal to the lesser of— ‘‘(I) the actual net cost for in-State tuition and fees assessed by the institution concerned for the program of education after the application of— ‘‘(aa) any waiver of, or reduction in, tuition and fees; and ‘‘(bb) 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 ‘‘(II) the amount equal to— ‘‘(aa) for the academic year beginning on August 1, 2011, $17,500; or ‘‘(bb) for an academic year beginning on any subsequent August 1, the amount for the previous academic year beginning on August 1 under this subclause, as increased by the percentage increase equal to the most recent percentage increase determined under section 3015(h). ‘‘(ii) Except in the case of an individual pursuing a program of education on a half-time or less basis
