How can I file out of pocket dependent education expenses for apartment and living expenses?

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April 12, 2025
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I paid for living expenses (rent, bills, travel, etc.) and other necessities for my dependent graduate student. How can I claim these expenses as education expenses on my tax return as a parent?

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Sorry---those are not qualified education expenses. You do not enter any of that on your tax return.

EXAMPLES OF EDUCATION EXPENSES

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-credits-deductions/examples-education-expenses/L4qQ5a1nC_US_en_US?uid=m6egfhmq

IS ROOM AND BOARD DEDUCTIBLE?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-credits-deductions/room-board-deductible/L2lr8ryp2_US_en_US?uid=m5zq7xdl

LIFETIME LEARNING CREDIT

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-credits-deductions/expenses-qualify-lifetime-learning-credit/L7cpyQLrJ_US_en_US?uid=m6eg46im

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/what-expenses-qualify-for-the-lifetime-learning-credit/00/26844

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