### Question
How does the law define cost of education provided?


### Answer
Under *46 U.S.C. § 51102*, **cost of education provided** is defined as:

> the financial costs incurred by the United States Government for providing training or financial assistance to students at the Academy and the State maritime academies, including direct financial assistance, room, board, classroom academics, and other training activities

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 51102*
  - Heading: **Subtitle V-Merchant Marine > Part B-Merchant Marine Service > CHAPTER 511-GENERAL**

