qualified higher education expenses
Defined in 4 places of the United States Code.
The term “qualified higher education expenses” includes qualified postsecondary credentialing expenses (as defined in subsection (f)).
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- 2025–present26 U.S.C. § 529Internal Revenue Code · Qualified tuition programs · for purposes of this section
The term “qualified higher education expenses” means—
(i) tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for the enrollment or attendance of a designated beneficiary at an eligible educational institution; and
(ii) expenses for special needs services in the case of a special needs beneficiary which are incurred in connection with such enrollment or attendance.
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- 2001–200926 U.S.C. § 529Internal Revenue Code · Qualified tuition programs · for purposes of this section
The term “qualified higher education expenses” means—
(i) tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for the enrollment or attendance of a designated beneficiary at an eligible educational institution;
(ii) expenses for special needs services in the case of a special needs beneficiary which are incurred in connection with such enrollment or attendance 2
(iii) expenses for the purchase of computer or peripheral equipment (as defined in section 168(i)(2)(B)), computer software (as defined in section 197(e)(3)(B)), or Internet access and related services, if such equipment, software, or services are to be used primarily by the beneficiary during any of the years the beneficiary is enrolled at an eligible educational institution.
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- 2015–201826 U.S.C. § 529Internal Revenue Code · Qualified tuition programs · for purposes of this section
The term "qualified higher education expenses" means—
(i) tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for the enrollment or attendance of a designated beneficiary at an eligible educational institution;
(ii) expenses for special needs services in the case of a special needs beneficiary which are incurred in connection with such enrollment or attendance 2
(iii) expenses for the purchase of computer or peripheral equipment (as defined in section 168(i)(2)(B)), computer software (as defined in section 197(e)(3)(B)), or Internet access and related services, if such equipment, software, or services are to be used primarily by the beneficiary during any of the years the beneficiary is enrolled at an eligible educational institution.
Clause (iii) shall not include expenses for computer software designed for sports, games, or hobbies unless the software is predominantly educational in nature.
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- 2015–201626 U.S.C. § 529Internal Revenue Code · Qualified tuition programs · for purposes of this section
The term "qualified higher education expenses" means—
(i) tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for the enrollment or attendance of a designated beneficiary at an eligible educational institution;
(ii) expenses for special needs services in the case of a special needs beneficiary which are incurred in connection with such enrollment or attendance 2
(iii) expenses for the purchase of computer or peripheral equipment (as defined in section 168(i)(2)(B)), computer software (as defined in section 197(e)(3)(B)), or Internet access and related services, if such equipment, software, or services are to be used primarily by the beneficiary during any of the years the beneficiary is enrolled at an eligible educational institution.
Clause (iii) shall not include expenses for computer software designed for sports, games, or hobbies unless the software is predominantly educational in nature. The amount of cash distributions from all qualified tuition programs described in subsection (b)(1)(A)(ii) with respect to a beneficiary during any taxable year shall, in the aggregate, include not more than $10,000 in expenses described in subsection (c)(7) incurred during the taxable year.
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- 2017–201826 U.S.C. § 529Internal Revenue Code · Qualified tuition programs · for purposes of this section
The term “qualified higher education expenses” means—
(i) tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for the enrollment or attendance of a designated beneficiary at an eligible educational institution;
(ii) expenses for special needs services in the case of a special needs beneficiary which are incurred in connection with such enrollment or attendance 2
(iii) expenses paid or incurred in 2009 or 2010 for the purchase of any computer technology or equipment (as defined in section 170(e)(6)(F)(i)) 3 or Internet access and related services, if such technology, equipment, or services are to be used by the beneficiary and the beneficiary’s family during any of the years the beneficiary is enrolled at an eligible educational institution.
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- 2014–201526 U.S.C. § 529Internal Revenue Code · Qualified tuition programs · for purposes of this section
The term "qualified higher education expenses" means—
(i) tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for the enrollment or attendance of a designated beneficiary at an eligible educational institution;
(ii) expenses for special needs services in the case of a special needs beneficiary which are incurred in connection with such enrollment or attendance 2
(iii) expenses paid or incurred in 2009 or 2010 for the purchase of any computer technology or equipment (as defined in section 170(e)(6)(F)(i)) 3 or Internet access and related services, if such technology, equipment, or services are to be used by the beneficiary and the beneficiary's family during any of the years the beneficiary is enrolled at an eligible educational institution.
Clause (iii) shall not include expenses for computer software designed for sports, games, or hobbies unless the software is predominantly educational in nature.
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- 2014–201526 U.S.C. § 529Internal Revenue Code · Qualified tuition programs · for purposes of this section
The term “qualified higher education expenses” means—
(i) tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for the enrollment or attendance of a designated beneficiary at an eligible educational institution;
(ii) expenses for special needs services in the case of a special needs beneficiary which are incurred in connection with such enrollment or attendance 2
(iii) expenses paid or incurred in 2009 or 2010 for the purchase of any computer technology or equipment (as defined in section 170(e)(6)(F)(i)) or Internet access and related services, if such technology, equipment, or services are to be used by the beneficiary and the beneficiary’s family during any of the years the beneficiary is enrolled at an eligible educational institution.
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- 201326 U.S.C. § 529Internal Revenue Code · Qualified tuition programs · for purposes of this section
The term "qualified higher education expenses" means—
(i) tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for the enrollment or attendance of a designated beneficiary at an eligible educational institution;
(ii) expenses for special needs services in the case of a special needs beneficiary which are incurred in connection with such enrollment or attendance 2
(iii) expenses paid or incurred in 2009 or 2010 for the purchase of any computer technology or equipment (as defined in section 170(e)(6)(F)(i)) or Internet access and related services, if such technology, equipment, or services are to be used by the beneficiary and the beneficiary's family during any of the years the beneficiary is enrolled at an eligible educational institution.
Clause (iii) shall not include expenses for computer software designed for sports, games, or hobbies unless the software is predominantly educational in nature.
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- 2009–201426 U.S.C. § 529Internal Revenue Code · Qualified tuition programs · for purposes of this section
The term “qualified higher education expenses” means—
(i) tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for the enrollment or attendance of a designated beneficiary at an eligible educational institution,
(ii) expenses for special needs services in the case of a special needs beneficiary which are incurred in connection with such enrollment or attendance, and
(iii) expenses for the purchase of computer or peripheral equipment (as defined in section 168(i)(2)(B)), computer software (as defined in section 197(e)(3)(B)), or Internet access and related services, if such equipment, software, or services are to be used primarily by the beneficiary during any of the years the beneficiary is enrolled at an eligible educational institution.
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- 2018–present26 U.S.C. § 529Internal Revenue Code · Qualified tuition programs · for purposes of this section
The term "qualified higher education expenses" means—
(i) tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for the enrollment or attendance of a designated beneficiary at an eligible educational institution,
(ii) expenses for special needs services in the case of a special needs beneficiary which are incurred in connection with such enrollment or attendance, and
(iii) expenses for the purchase of computer or peripheral equipment (as defined in section 168(i)(2)(B)), computer software (as defined in section 197(e)(3)(B)), or Internet access and related services, if such equipment, software, or services are to be used primarily by the beneficiary during any of the years the beneficiary is enrolled at an eligible educational institution.
Clause (iii) shall not include expenses for computer software designed for sports, games, or hobbies unless the software is predominantly educational in nature. The amount of cash distributions from all qualified tuition programs described in subsection (b)(1)(A)(ii) with respect to a beneficiary during any taxable year shall, in the aggregate, include not more than $10,000 in expenses described in subsection (c)(7) incurred during the taxable year.
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- 2018–202426 U.S.C. § 529Internal Revenue Code · Qualified tuition programs · for purposes of this section
The term “qualified higher education expenses” means qualified higher education expenses (as defined in section 529(e)(3)) for education furnished to—
(i) the taxpayer,
(ii) the taxpayer's spouse, or
(iii) any child (as defined in section 151(c)(3)) or grandchild of the taxpayer or the taxpayer's spouse,
at an eligible educational institution (as defined in section 529(e)(5)).
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- 1997–200526 U.S.C. § 72Internal Revenue Code · Annuities; certain proceeds of endowment and life insurance contracts · under this chapter
The term “qualified higher education expenses” means qualified higher education expenses (as defined in section 529(e)(3)) for education furnished to—
(i) the taxpayer,
(ii) the taxpayer’s spouse, or
(iii) any child (as defined in section 152(f)(1)) or grandchild of the taxpayer or the taxpayer’s spouse,
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- 2013–present26 U.S.C. § 72Internal Revenue Code · Annuities; certain proceeds of endowment and life insurance contracts · under this chapter
The term "qualified higher education expenses" means qualified higher education expenses (as defined in section 529(e)(3)) for education furnished to—
(i) the taxpayer,
(ii) the taxpayer's spouse, or
(iii) any child (as defined in section 152(f)(1)) or grandchild of the taxpayer or the taxpayer's spouse,
at an eligible educational institution (as defined in section 529(e)(5)).
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- 2005–202526 U.S.C. § 72Internal Revenue Code · Annuities; certain proceeds of endowment and life insurance contracts · under this chapter
The term “qualified higher education expenses” means the cost of attendance (as defined in section 472 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, 20 U.S.C. 1087ll, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997) at an eligible educational institution, reduced by the sum of—
(A) the amount excluded from gross income under section 127, 135, 529, or 530 by reason of such expenses, and
(B) the amount of any scholarship, allowance, or payment described in section 25A(g)(2).
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- 2013–present26 U.S.C. § 221Internal Revenue Code · Interest on education loans · for purposes of this section
The term "qualified higher education expenses" means the cost of attendance (as defined in section 472 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, 20 U.S.C. 1087ll, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997) at an eligible educational institution, reduced by the sum of—
(A) the amount excluded from gross income under section 127, 135, 529, or 530 by reason of such expenses, and
(B) the amount of any scholarship, allowance, or payment described in section 25A(g)(2).
For purposes of the preceding sentence, the term "eligible educational institution" has the same meaning given such term by section 25A(f)(2), except that such term shall also include an institution conducting an internship or residency program leading to a degree or certificate awarded by an institution of higher education, a hospital, or a health care facility which offers postgraduate training.
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- 2005–202226 U.S.C. § 221Internal Revenue Code · Interest on education loans · for purposes of this section
The term “qualified higher education expenses” means the cost of attendance (as defined in section 472 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, 20 U.S.C. 1087ll, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act) at an eligible educational institution, reduced by the sum of—
(A) the amount excluded from gross income under section 127, 135, 529, or 530 by reason of such expenses, and
(B) the amount of any scholarship, allowance, or payment described in section 25A(g)(2).
For purposes of the preceding sentence, the term “eligible educational institution” has the same meaning given such term by section 25A(f)(2), except that such term shall also include an institution conducting an internship or residency program leading to a degree or certificate awarded by an institution of higher education, a hospital, or a health care facility which offers postgraduate training.
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- 2001–200526 U.S.C. § 221Internal Revenue Code · Interest on education loans · for purposes of this section
The term “qualified higher education expenses” means the cost of attendance (as defined in section 472 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, 20 U.S.C. 1087ll, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act) at an eligible educational institution, reduced by the sum of—
(A) the amount excluded from gross income under section 127, 135, or 530 by reason of such expenses, and
(B) the amount of any scholarship, allowance, or payment described in section 25A(g)(2).
For purposes of the preceding sentence, the term “eligible educational institution” has the same meaning given such term by section 25A(f)(2), except that such term shall also include an institution conducting an internship or residency program leading to a degree or certificate awarded by an institution of higher education, a hospital, or a health care facility which offers postgraduate training.
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- 1997–200126 U.S.C. § 221Internal Revenue Code · Interest on education loans · for purposes of this section
The term “qualified higher education expenses” means tuition and fees required for the enrollment or attendance of—
(i) the taxpayer,
(ii) the taxpayer’s spouse, or
(iii) any dependent of the taxpayer with respect to whom the taxpayer is allowed a deduction under section 151,
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- 2013–present26 U.S.C. § 135Internal Revenue Code · Income from United States savings bonds used to pay higher education tuition and fees · for purposes of this section
The term "qualified higher education expenses" means tuition and fees required for the enrollment or attendance of—
(i) the taxpayer,
(ii) the taxpayer's spouse, or
(iii) any dependent of the taxpayer with respect to whom the taxpayer is allowed a deduction under section 151,
at an eligible educational institution.
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- 1994–202226 U.S.C. § 135Internal Revenue Code · Income from United States savings bonds used to pay higher education tuition and fees · for purposes of this section
The term “qualified higher education expenses” means tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for the enrollment or attendance of a designated beneficiary at an eligible educational institution.
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- 1997–200126 U.S.C. § 529Internal Revenue Code · Qualified tuition programs · for purposes of this section
The term “qualified higher education expenses” means tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for the enrollment or attendance of a designated beneficiary at an eligible educational institution (as defined in section 135(c)(3)).
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- 1996–199726 U.S.C. § 529Internal Revenue Code · Qualified tuition programs · for purposes of this section