Is gas considered a school expense if I had to drive long distances for class?

samhain09 · ‎June 6, 2019

I was shipped off to another city for clinicals that was 3 hours away from my school but I had to drive to campus 3 times for class. Is the gas money a qualified education expense? Thanks!

MinhT · ‎June 6, 2019

No, gas (and other transportation costs) do not count as a qualified education expense.

Please read this IRS document for more information:

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/qualified-ed-expenses

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MinhT · ‎June 6, 2019

No, gas (and other transportation costs) do not count as a qualified education expense.

Please read this IRS document for more information:

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/qualified-ed-expenses

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Is gas considered a school expense if I had to drive long distances for class?