46 U.S.C. § 51508
Allowances for students
Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Transportation, a student at a State maritime academy shall receive from the Secretary allowances for transportation (including reimbursement of traveling expenses) when traveling under orders to receive training under section 51507 of this title .
( Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(b) , Oct. 6, 2006 , 120 Stat. 1579 .)