Student activity fees are included in qualified education expenses only if the fees must be paid to the institution as a condition of enrollment or attend-ance.However, expenses for books, supplies, and equip-ment needed for a course of study are included in quali-fied education expenses whether or not the materials are purchased from the educational institution.
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Expenses for tuition, books, supplies, and equipment needed for a course of study are included in qualified education expenses. The parking, meals and mileage do not qualify.