Shannon is a student who has received an academic scholarship to State University. The scholarship paid $$15,000$ for tuition, $$3,500$ for fees, and $$1,000$ for booksIn additionShannon's dormitory fees of $\backslash$$$8,500$ were paid by the university when she agreed to counsel freshman on campus living $.$ What amount must Shannon include in his gross income $?$ A $$3,500$ B $$8,500$ $ $13,000$ $ $9,500$ none of these benefits are included in gross income $.$