### Question
How is the "State maritime academy" defined?


### Answer
The term **State maritime academy** is defined in *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 1295a* as follows -

> 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 27-MERCHANT MARINE ACT, 1936 > SUBCHAPTER XIII-MARITIME EDUCATION AND TRAINING**

