accreditation and any health care systems participating in the pilot program. (B) Metrics to be used to assess the effectiveness of the pilot program. (C) A description of the mechanisms to be used by the Department, medics, or both to cover the costs of education received by medics under the pilot program through institutions of higher education or health care systems, including payment by the Department in return for a military service commitment, tuition or other educational assistance (including scholarships, grants, or financial aid) by the Department, use by medics of post-9/11 educational assistance available through the Department of Veterans Affairs, and any other mechanisms the Secretary considers appropriate for purposes of the pilot program. (2) Final report Not later than 90 days after completion of the pilot program, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a final report on the pilot program. The report shall include the following: (A) An evaluation of the pilot program using the metrics of assessment set forth pursuant to paragraph (1)(B). (B) An assessment of the utility of the funding mechanisms set forth pursuant to paragraph (1)(C). (C) An assessment of the effects of the pilot program on recruitment and retention of medics for special operations forces. (D) An assessment of the feasibility and advisability of extending one or more authorities for joint professional military education under chapter 107 of title 10, United States Code, to warrant officers or enlisted personnel, and if the Secretary considers the extension of any such authorities feasible and advisable, recommendations for legislative or administrative action to so extend such authorities. (f) Construction of authorities Nothing in this section may be construed to— (1) authorize an officer or employee of the Federal Government to create, endorse, or otherwise incentivize a particular curriculum or degree track