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Which of the following is typically included in a student's Cost of Attendance (COA) for federal financial aid purposes, even if not directly billed by the institution?

A Room and board charges for on-campus housing only
B Transportation and personal expenses
C Health insurance premiums billed by the school only
D Tuition and fees, if the student is full-time

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

COA includes both direct costs (tuition, fees, on-campus room/board) and indirect costs (off-campus housing, transportation, personal expenses, books/supplies) to provide a comprehensive estimate of educational costs, even if not billed by the school.

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