A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to revise the criteria for eligibility for tutorial assistance for veterans, wives and widows.

Provides that a veteran enrolled in and pursuing an institutional or technical course not leading to a standard college degree, who has not received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate, may, subject to such regulations as the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs shall prescribe, be entitled to receive tutorial assistance.

Stipulates that such assistance shall be limited to the academic portions of such a course and may not be granted in connection with the laboratory or shop portions. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 1692(a))