### Question
How does GENERAL PROVISIONS define cost of attendance?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1015a*, **cost of attendance** is defined as:

> the average annual cost of tuition and fees, room and board, books, supplies, and transportation for an institution of higher education for a first-time, full-time undergraduate student enrolled in the institution

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1015a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part C-Cost of Higher Education**

