### Question
How does the law define administrative cost?


### Answer
Under *25 U.S.C. § 2008*, **administrative cost** is defined as:

> the cost of necessary administrative functions which—


(i) the tribe or tribal organization incurs as a result of operating a tribal elementary or secondary educational program

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 2008*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 22-BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS PROGRAMS**

