Generally, only Tuition and fees required for enrollment or attendance are qualified expenses for the LLC.
Reference: https://www.eitc.irs.gov/other-refundable-credits-toolkit/compare-education-credits/compare-educatio...
Pub 970 (page 24) goes on to say:
"Related expenses.
Student activity fees and expenses for course-related books, supplies, and equipment are included in qualified education expenses only if the fees and expenses must be paid to the institution for enrollment or attendance"
