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38 U.S.C. § 3315 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 38. Veterans' Benefits § 3315. Licensure and certification tests

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) In general.--An individual entitled to educational assistance under this chapter shall also be entitled to payment for licensing or certification tests described in section 3452(b).

(b) Limitation on amount.--The amount payable under subsection (a) for a licensing or certification test may not exceed the lesser of--

(1) $2,000;

(2) the fee charged for the test; or

(3) the amount of entitlement available to the individual under this chapter at the time of payment for the test under this section.

(c) Charge against entitlement.--The charge against an individual's entitlement under this chapter for payment for a licensing or certification test shall be pro-rated based on the actual amount of the fee charged for the test relative to the rate for 1 month payable--

(1) for the academic year beginning on August 1, 2011, $1,460; or

(2) for an academic year beginning on any subsequent August 1, the amount for the previous academic year beginning on August 1 under this subsection, as increased by the percentage increase equal to the most recent percentage increase determined under section 3015(h).

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