It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.
Armed Forces and National SecurityAviation and airportsHigher educationStudent aid and college costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Why This Matters
This bill limits the total amount of educational assistance for veterans pursuing flight training to $119,684 starting in the 2026 academic year.
If you are a veteran starting flight training after August 1, 2026, your educational benefits will be capped at $119,684.
Who this affects
Veterans seeking flight training · Public colleges offering flight programs
What it costs
The bill would decrease direct spending by $6 million and increase spending subject to appropriation by $3 million over the 2026-2036 period. Congressional Budget Office
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill sets a maximum of $119,684 for educational assistance for flight training for veterans starting in the 2026 academic year.
2The maximum amount will increase each year based on the previous year's percentage increase.
3Veterans who have used part of their educational benefits will have their maximum amount reduced by what they have already used.
