(a)
In the case of any eligible veteran who—
(1)
is enrolled in and pursuing a postsecondary course of education on a half-time or more basis at an educational institution; and
(2)
has a deficiency in a subject required as a part of, or which is prerequisite to, or which is indispensable to the satisfactory pursuit of, an approved program of education,
the Secretary may approve individualized tutorial assistance for such veteran if such assistance is necessary for the veteran to complete such program successfully.