; (ii) other reasonable educational expenses; or (iii) reasonable living expenses, as determined by the Secretary. (B) Amounts (i) In general For each year of obligated service that an individual contracts to serve in the Department, the Secretary may pay not more than $50,000 on behalf of the individual for loans described in subparagraph (A). (ii) Inflation adjustment For fiscal year 2020 and each subsequent fiscal year, the Secretary shall adjust the amount of the limitation described in clause (i) to reflect inflation. (iii) Agreements In making a determination of the amount to pay under subparagraph (A) for a year of service by an individual, the Secretary may enter into an agreement with the holder of any loan for which payments are made to establish a schedule for making those payments. (C) Loans A payment under this subsection may be used to repay— (i) principal on a qualifying loan; (ii) interest on a qualifying loan; and (iii) related expenses on a qualifying loan. (6) Employment ceiling An individual who has entered into a written contract with the Secretary under this subsection while undergoing academic or other training shall not be counted against any employment ceiling affecting the Department. (e) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated— (1) for fiscal year 2019— (A) $3,000,000 to carry out subsection (b); and (B) $1,000,000 to carry out subsection (c)