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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 educational assistance for the following:
(1) A national test for admission to an institution of higher learning as described in the last sentence of section 3452(b).
(2) A national test providing an opportunity for course credit at an institution of higher learning as so described.
(3) A national test that evaluates prior learning and knowledge and provides an opportunity for course credit at an institution of higher learning as so described.
(b) Amount.--The amount of educational assistance payable under this chapter for a test described in subsection (a) is the lesser of--
(1) the fee charged for the test; or
(2) 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 number of months of entitlement charged an individual under this chapter for a test described in subsection (a) 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).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 38 U.S.C. § 3315A - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 38. Veterans' Benefits § 3315A. National tests - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-38-veterans-benefits/38-usc-sect-3315a/
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