### Question
How does the law define average cost of attendance?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 2752*, **average cost of attendance** is defined as:

> the average of the attendance costs for undergraduate students and for graduate and professional 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:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 2752*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 34-ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-RESEARCH AND DEMONSTRATIONS > Part C-Federal Work-Study Programs**

