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New Member
posted Jun 6, 2019 6:53:16 AM

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

Is transportation to and from school considered an education expense?

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New Member
Jun 6, 2019 6:53:17 AM

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