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The pending change is unlikely to happen or be applicable to 2018 returns. More importantly, if you didn't qualify for the available Tuition credit, the pending deduction is unlikely to help you either.
It appears that you're expecting some sort of refundable credit. The pending tax break does not give you any money, it only helps reduce your tax bill.
There's a new urban myth among college students that says they can get a $1000 from the government just for filing a tax form. For most of them, they simply aren't eligible. A student, under age 24, is only eligible for the refundable portion of the American Opportunity Credit if he supports himself by working. You cannot be supporting yourself on parental support, 529 plans or student loans & grants. You must have actually paid tuition, not had it paid by scholarships & grants. It is usually best if the parent claims that credit.
You cannot claim a credit if you are, or can be, claimed as a dependent by someone else.
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