Special rule for individuals participating in registered apprenticeship programs In the case of an individual who is enrolled in or attending an apprenticeship program described in subparagraph (C)(i) for any period (and who is not, but for subclause (I), an eligible student (as defined in section 25A(b)(3)) for such period)— (I) for purposes of clause (i), such individual shall be treated as an eligible student for such period, (II) clause (ii) shall not apply, and (III) the amount treated as qualified higher education expenses by reason of clause (i) for such period shall not exceed the sum of the monthly housing stipends which would be payable to such designated beneficiary for months during such period under section 3313(g)(3)(B)(i) of title 38, United States Code, if such beneficiary were entitled to educational assistance under chapter 33 of such title 38. The Secretary shall publish, at the appropriate time determined by the Secretary, the monthly housing stipend amount described in subclause (III) with respect to each ZIP code area of the United States. . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to distributions paid after December 31, 2019.