According to the FAFSA Simplification Act, the COA component for books and supplies has been renamed to which of the following?

According to the FAFSA Simplification Act, the COA component for books and supplies has been renamed to which of the following?

• A. Books and miscellaneous expenses
• B. Books and materials
• C. Books, course materials, supplies. and equipment
• D. Books and supplies

Answer: (C)

The change being tested is how the cost of attendance category for books and supplies was broadened by the FAFSA Simplification Act. The correct label is “Books, course materials, supplies and equipment.” This naming recognizes that students may incur more than just traditional books—course materials can include digital resources, manuals, and readings, while equipment covers items like calculators, software, lab gear, or other durable items required for coursework. The broader phrasing ensures those essential costs are included in the COA used for financial aid calculations. The other options don’t capture this expanded scope, either by omitting course materials or equipment.

The change being tested is how the cost of attendance category for books and supplies was broadened by the FAFSA Simplification Act. The correct label is “Books, course materials, supplies and equipment.” This naming recognizes that students may incur more than just traditional books—course materials can include digital resources, manuals, and readings, while equipment covers items like calculators, software, lab gear, or other durable items required for coursework. The broader phrasing ensures those essential costs are included in the COA used for financial aid calculations. The other options don’t capture this expanded scope, either by omitting course materials or equipment.