### Question
Can you define what average cost of attendance means?


### Answer
**Average cost of attendance** is defined as the following in *20 U.S.C. § 1070b*:

> the average of the attendance costs for undergraduate students, which shall include (i) tuition and fees determined in accordance with subparagraph (B), (ii) standard living expenses determined in accordance with subparagraph (C), and (iii) books and supplies determined in accordance with subparagraph (D)

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1070b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-STUDENT ASSISTANCE > Part A-Grants to Students in Attendance at Institutions of Higher Education > subpart 3-federal supplemental educational opportunity grants**

