### Question
How is the "established charge" defined?


### Answer
The term **established charge** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 3032* as follows -

> 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:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 3032*
  - Heading: **PART III-READJUSTMENT AND RELATED BENEFITS > CHAPTER 30-ALL-VOLUNTEER FORCE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER IV-TIME LIMITATION FOR USE OF ELIGIBILITY AND ENTITLEMENT; GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS**

