### Question
What does established charge mean?


### Answer
**Established charge** has the following meaning in *10 U.S.C. § 16131*:

> the lesser of—


(i) the charge for the course or courses determined on the basis of the lowest extended time payment plan offered by the institution and approved by the appropriate State approving agency

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 16131*
  - Heading: **Subtitle E-Reserve Components > PART IV-TRAINING FOR RESERVE COMPONENTS AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS > CHAPTER 1606-EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS OF THE SELECTED RESERVE**

