If the student is living off campus, the allowable room and board is whatever the college charges residents.

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Those include undergraduate and graduate tuition, supplies and room and board (on campus or off) at any public or private college or university.

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She was offered tuition, room and board, as well as assistance finding an on-campus job.

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