Erics daughter Emilie is attending a local university. Listed below are the items that Eric has paid for this year related to Emilies education. What are Erics total qualified tuition and related expenses for the purpose of claiming the Lifetime Learning Credit?

1. $12,000 tuition paid directly to the university.

2. $400 student activity fee which is paid to and required by the university for enrollment.

3. $600 in textbooks purchased from an off-campus bookstore which are not required for the course but are suggested supplemental readings.

4.$100 lab fee for a required science course.

a.$12,000.

b.$12,500.

c.$12,700.

d.$13,100.