((a)) ** .—** Except as provided in subsection (b), educational assistance may not be provided under this chapter, or if being provided under this chapter, shall be terminated—

((1)) if the member is receiving financial assistance under as a member of the Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program; or

((2)) when the member separates from the Ready Reserve as provided in , or upon completion of the period provided for in , as applicable.

((b)) ** .—** Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, educational assistance may be provided under this chapter to a member of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve who incurs a break in service in the Selected Reserve if the member continues to serve in the Ready Reserve during and after such break in service.