### Question
How does the law define established charge?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 3032*, **established charge** is defined as:

> 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**

