(Consider This) A direct cost of going to college is
A) tuition, while an indirect cost (opportunity cost) is books and other supplies.
B) forgone income while in college, while an indirect cost (opportunity cost) is tuition.
C) tuition, while an indirect cost (opportunity cost) is forgone income while in college.
D) books and supplies, while an indirect cost (opportunity cost) is food and housing.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Direct costs are expenses that are directly related to attending college, while indirect costs (also called opportunity costs) are expenses that result from attending college but are not directly related. Tuition is a direct cost of going to college, while forgone income while in college is an indirect cost, as it represents income that is not earned because the student is enrolled in school. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer.

(Consider This) a Direct Cost of Going to College Is