((a)) ** Eligibility generally** A participant in a national service program carried out using assistance provided to an applicant under shall be eligible for the national service educational award described in division D if the participant—

((1)) serves in an approved national service position; and

((2)) satisfies the eligibility requirements specified in with respect to service in that approved national service position.

((b)) ** Special rule for VISTA volunteers** A VISTA volunteer who serves in an approved national service position shall be ineligible for a national service educational award if the VISTA volunteer accepts the stipend authorized under .section 4955(a)(1) of this title