I had already read the information provided in the link you posted. I guess I am looking for the dumb down answer! "Student activity fees and expenses for course-related books, supplies, and equipment are included in qualified education expenses only if the fees and expenses are paid to the institution as a condition of enrollment or attendance." So the books and laptop that they required me to purchase cannot be listed as an expense because I didn't purchase thru the school? What about the books bought thru the bookstore? Is there nowhere these items can be claimed?
