If the clinicals are a required part of the course curric...

Is my gas/milage for my unpaid clincals tax deductible?

In order to complete my degree I am required to complete 2 unpaid clincals, 8 weeks each with full time hours. I have very little choice in where I can go and therefore have been driving 45+ minutes there and back daily. Am I able to count any travel expenses (ezpass, gas) as tax deductible? What about my required uniform costs?

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Sorry, but education credits do not include travel, mileage, meals or lodging. As this is an unpaid clinical, it also would not include uniforms.

If the clinicals are a required part of the course curriculum, the uniforms probably qualify as "course materials". That means they are a qualified expense for claiming a tuition credit.