in connection with SROTC units and CSPI programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and minority institutions (a) Pilot programs required The Secretary of Defense shall carry out the pilot programs as follows: (1) A pilot program, with elements as provided for in subsection (c), at covered institutions in order to assess the feasibility and advisability of mechanisms to reduce barriers to participation in the Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps at such institutions by creating partnerships between satellite or extension Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps units at such institutions and military installations. (2) In consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, a pilot program, with elements as provided for in subsection (d), in order to assess the feasibility and advisability of the provision of financial assistance to members of the Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, and members of the Coast Guard College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative, at covered institutions for participation in flight training. (b) Duration The duration of each pilot program under subsection (a) may not exceed five years. (c) Pilot program on partnerships between satellite or extension SROTC units and military installations (1) Participating institutions The Secretary of Defense shall carry out the pilot program required by subsection (a)(1) at not fewer than five covered institutions selected by the Secretary for purposes of the pilot program. (2) Requirements for selection Each covered institution selected by the Secretary for purposes of the pilot program required by subsection (a)(1) shall— (A) currently maintain a satellite or extension Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps unit under chapter 103 of title 10, United States Code, that is located more than 20 miles from the host unit of such unit