### Question
How is the "covered preparatory course" defined?


### Answer
The term **covered preparatory course** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 3315B* as follows -

> a course—


(1) for a licensing or certification test that is required or used to enter into, maintain, or advance in employment in a predetermined and identified vocation or profession

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 3315B*
  - Heading: **PART III-READJUSTMENT AND RELATED BENEFITS > CHAPTER 33-POST&ndash;9/11 EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER II-EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE**

