Question: what are allowable expenses for 529 plans?
Answer: Qualified expenses that 529s cover. A tax-advantaged 529 college savings plan can be used to pay for college, but not all expenses qualify. ... 
College tuition and fees. ... 
Vocational and trade school tuition and fees. ... 
Elementary or secondary school tuition. ... 
Off-campus housing. ... 
Food and meal plans. ... 
Books and supplies. ... 
Computers.