Books, supplies, and equipment

§ 1509. Books, supplies, and equipment (a) Any books, supplies, or equipment furnished a veteran under this chapter shall be deemed released to him, except that if, because of fault on his part, he fails to complete the course of vocational rehabilitation, he may be required by the Administrator to return any or all of such books, supplies, or equipment not actually expended, or to repay the reasonable value thereof. (b) Returned books, supplies, and equipment may be turned in to educational or training institutions for credit under such terms as may be approved by the Administrator, or may be disposed of in such other manner as he may approve.