Washington, July 23 -- Congresswoman Joyce Beatty issued the following press release:
Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), today introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure students pursuing aviation degrees have access to financial aid that accurately reflects the true cost of their education, helping strengthen America's aviation workforce and remove unnecessary barriers to entering the profession.
Aviation degrees require significant training costs beyond tuition, including flight hours, simulator time, and FAA certification fees. Current law creates uncertainty over whether those expenses can be included in a student's cost of attendance, leaving many students without enough financial aid to complete their degree.
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