Bugha is a Freshman in the Oglethorpe degree program in Accounting. In $2023,$ Bugha paid $$3,000$ in tuition, $$500$ for books, and $$250$ for supplies for class. Bugha also paid room and board of $$3,500.$ What is the total qualifying education expense for the student loan interest deduction for Bugha in $2023?$

Group of answer choices

$$7,250$

$$3,750$

$$3,500$

$$3,000$