((a)) ** .—** 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)) ** .—** 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)) ** .—** 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 , $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).