American Tax Credit ?

[jeremy50177]

Where did you go ?

[DawnC]

What tax credit are you asking about?   You can find the American Opportunity Tax Credit in the Education section within the Deduction and Credits section.   You can search for 1098-T or education to be taken to that section. 

Education Credits

[Hal_Al]

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 full time unmarried student, under age 24, even if you don't qualify as a dependent, 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. 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.

Reference: Line 7 instructions for form 8863. https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i8863