What does Preamble of HR 3530 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. The proposed amendment aims to increase Federal student loan limits. The increase in loan limits is specifically for students participating in flight education and training programs.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 3530 do?

This bill is formally titled the Flight Education Access Act.

What does INCREASE IN FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN LIMITS FOR STUDENTS IN FLIGHT of HR 3530 do?

This section amends Section 455 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to modify disclosure requirements for Federal Direct Stafford Loans and Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans. It establishes new loan limits for Federal Direct Stafford Loans and Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans for eligible students enrolled in eligible undergraduate flight education and training programs. The definition of 'eligible student' refers to a student enrolled in an eligible undergraduate flight education and training program. An 'eligible undergraduate flight education and training program' initially must meet all applicable requirements of the Act and, after three years of data collection, must also maintain a completion rate of at least 70 percent. Loan limits for dependent students in these programs are set at $20,500 or $31,500 annually, depending on program length and completion status. The Secretary is required to collect data from these programs and submit a report to Congress biennially, analyzing the effectiveness of the requirements and providing information on student demographics and financial aid utilization.

What does GAO REPORT. of HR 3530 do?

This section mandates a report by the Comptroller General of the United States within two years of the Act's enactment. The report will examine and review the implementation of the Act and its amendments. The review will include data on participating institutions offering flight education and training programs, student enrollment and demographics, and student participation in loan programs. Feedback from participating institutions regarding the Act's implementation will also be included. The Comptroller General must develop recommendations for the Department of Education to improve the Act's implementation. The final report, including findings and recommendations, will be submitted to specified committees in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.

What does RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. of HR 3530 do?

This section establishes a rule of construction for the Act. The Act is not to be construed as repealing, amending, superseding, or affecting existing pilot training or qualification provisions.

What does AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. of HR 3530 do?

This section authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Education. The authorized amount is $3,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2025 through 2035. These funds are in addition to any other amounts already available. The funds are available until expended.

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Flight Education Access Act — HR. 3530

Last updated: 5/21/2025 · Introduced: 5/21/2025

Author: Donald Davis (D-NC)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill increases federal student loan limits for students enrolled in eligible undergraduate flight education and training programs, setting new annual limits for dependent students at $20,500 or $31,500.
The bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review the implementation of these changes and provide recommendations to the Department of Education.
It authorizes $3 million annually from 2025 through 2035 to support the implementation and data collection related to flight education programs.

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