(A) As used in sections 4741.50 to 4741.56 of the Revised Code:

1. (1) "Educational expenses" means all of the following expenses that were incurred while a veterinarian was enrolled, for a maximum of four years, in a veterinary college that, during the time of enrollment, was approved by the state veterinary medical licensing board or accredited by the American veterinary medical association:

   1. (a) Tuition;
   2. (b) Other educational expenses, such as fees, books, and laboratory expenses, for specific purposes and in amounts determined to be reasonable by the board;
   3. (c) Room and board, in an amount determined to be reasonable by the board.
2. (2) "Educational loan" includes the principal and interest of a government or other educational loan used to pay educational expenses.