; (D) the extent to which such determination affects the ability of the Secretary to maximize the number of scholarships that can be provided under this section from the amounts appropriated for such scholarships; and (E) the extent to which such determination provides an incentive to serve as a wildlife or zoological veterinarian. (2) Limitation The amount of a scholarship shall not exceed $35,000 for any school year. (f) Use of funds Amounts received under a scholarship under this section shall be used to cover such expenses, with respect to an eligible student, as are determined by the Secretary to be appropriate, including— (1) tuition expenses; (2) reasonable living expenses; and (3) all other reasonable educational expenses incurred by the eligible student, including fees, laboratory expenses, and expenses for books and equipment. (g) Payments to educational institution Under the Wildlife and Zoological Veterinary Workforce Scholarship Program, the Secretary may contract with the accredited school or college of veterinary medicine in which an eligible student is enrolled or has been accepted for enrollment to make payments for tuition, reasonable living expenses, and other reasonable educational expenses under subsection (f). (h) Breach of contract (1) Liability Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), an eligible student who has entered into a written contract with the Secretary under this section shall be liable to the United States for the following amounts: (A) Failure to complete course of study or program The eligible student shall be liable for the total amount that has been paid to the eligible student under this section, and for interest on such amount at the maximum legal prevailing rate, as determined by the Treasurer of the United States, if, under the course of study or program under subsection (b)(2), the eligible student— (i) fails to maintain an acceptable level of academic standing under subsection (d)(2)(C)