Q. Can I still deduct the meals that he purchases during the school year while living in the dorms?
A. Yes. The student must be half time or more.
Q. Is there a max amount?
A. Yes. You are limited to the lesser of your actual costs or the school's "allowance for cost for attendance" (COA) for financial aid purposes. Some schools may only publish a combined room and board COA, rather than separate amounts for housing and food.
