Section 17(1)(a) in The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (General Provident Fund) Rules, 1995
(a)meeting the cost of higher education, including where necessary the travelling expenses of the subscriber or any child of the subscriber in the following cases, namely:(i)for the education outside India for academic, technical, professional or a vocational course beyond the High School stage; and(ii)for any medical, engineering or other technical or specialized course in India beyond the High School stage;