### Question
What is the definition of cost of attendance?


### Answer
The definition of **cost of attendance** is as follows in *5 U.S.C. § 9809*:

> given that term in section 472 of the Higher Education Act of 1965;

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 9809*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart I-Miscellaneous > CHAPTER 98-NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION**

