# 34 C.F.R. § 644.31 (2026): What are unallowable costs?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P644_S644_31

## Section

- **Citation:** 34 C.F.R. § 644.31 (2026)
- **Heading:** What are unallowable costs?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 34 CFR: Education / Chapter VI: OFFICE OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION / Part 644: EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTERS / Subpart D: What Conditions Must Be Met by a Grantee? / § 644.31: § 644.31   What are unallowable costs?

## Text

Costs that are unallowable under the Educational Opportunity Centers program include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) Tuition, fees, stipends, and other forms of direct financial support for participants.
(b) Research not directly related to the evaluation or improvement of the project.
(c) Construction, renovation, and remodeling of any facilities.
(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070a-11 and 1070a-16)

## Nearby sections

- [34 C.F.R. § 644.30 (2026) § 644.30   What are allowable costs?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P644_S644_30.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 644.31 (2026) § 644.31   What are unallowable costs?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P644_S644_31.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 644.32 (2026) § 644.32   What other requirements must a grantee meet?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P644_S644_32.md)

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