46 U.S.C. § 51308

Uniforms, textbooks, and transportation allowances

The Secretary of Transportation shall provide cadets at the United States Merchant Marine Academy—

(1)

all required uniforms and textbooks; and

(2)

allowances for transportation (including reimbursement of traveling expenses) when traveling under orders as a cadet.

( Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b) , Oct. 6, 2006 , 120 Stat. 1574 .)