Is transportation a qualified education expense for a student in college?

[amy-wiest]

Is transportation to and from school considered an education expense?

[Phillip1]

No.

Transportation would be considered a personal expense like room and board.

See the following from IRS - Qualified Education Expenses:

Expenses that Do Not Qualify

Even if you pay the following expenses to enroll or attend the school, the following are not qualified education expenses:

• Room and board
• Insurance
• Medical expenses (including student health fees)
• Transportation
• Similar personal, living or family expenses