Education expense - not for means test, but can i spend on it?

[Majakat]

I am going back to school to get my nursing degree- and my lawyer said those expenses could not be used for our means test - which is ok, since we were still fine and qualified for 7.

But I am wondering can I spend my cash on my classes for the summer - and have that be an allowable living expense. It certainly isnt a luxury.

She explained for the means test only eduction like CEU's would be allowed and since this was for a new career it would be considered optional.

Catherine

[Meatstick]

That would be an allowable and included on Schedule J as a future expense. My wife is currently enrolled in Nursing and we used a portion of our tax refund to pay the balance of tuition due that scholarships didn't cover.