; by (B) the monthly rate of veterans educational assistance to which the individual is entitled under such provision of law at the time of the examination or assessment. (2) Rule of construction A charge against entitlement to educational assistance under a law administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in order to receive assistance under this section shall not be construed to affect entitlement to educational assistance under a law administered by the Secretary of Defense, including entitlement to educational assistance under the Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program. (e) Definitions In this section: (1) The term approved program of education means a program of education approved for use of veterans educational assistance pursuant to chapter 35 or 36 of title 38, United States Code, or another applicable provision of law. (2) The term covered examinations and assessments means the following: (A) A DANTES Subject Standardized Test Program (DSST) examination. (B) A College Level Examination Program (CLEP) examination. (C) The National Career Readiness Certificate examination. (D) Any other examination of a similar nature to an exam specified in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) specified by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for purposes of this section. (E) An assessment by an institution of higher learning of a portfolio or written narrative by a student with supporting documentation that demonstrates prior military training or learning. (3) The term institution of higher learning has the meaning given such term in section 3452(f) of title 38, United States Code.