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


### Answer
Under *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 1295a*, **cost of education provided** is defined as:

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

#### Citation:
  - *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 1295a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27-MERCHANT MARINE ACT, 1936 > SUBCHAPTER XIII-MARITIME EDUCATION AND TRAINING**

