### Question
How does the law define State maritime academy?


### Answer
Under *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 1295a*, **State maritime academy** is defined as:

> any maritime academy or college which is assisted under section 1295c of this Appendix and which is sponsored by any State or territory of the United States or, in the case of a regional maritime academy or college, sponsored by any group of States or territories of the United States, or both

#### Citation:
  - *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 1295a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 24A-MERCHANT MARINE ACT, 1928 > SUBCHAPTER XIII-MARITIME EDUCATION AND TRAINING**

