What are some examples of credentialing expenses that don't qualify for the education credits?

Some examples of credentialing expenses that don't qualify for the education credits, but do qualify for 529 distributions include:
  • Apprenticeship costs including licensing
  • Teacher certification exams
  • Medical and CNA/RN license/exam fees
  • Commercial driver's license (CDL) driving test fees
  • Real estate / Broker license
  • Cosmetologist / Barber license
  • Bar exam fees
  • Continuing Education required to maintain a license/certificate
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam fees
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification exam fees
  • Any unreimbursed Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL) expenses
  • Flight training/certificates from non-eligible educational institutions

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