Box 8 on my form 1098-T is not checked. Does that mean i was not a half time student?

brynweeks · ‎June 6, 2019

MinhT · ‎June 6, 2019

If box 8 on your form 1098-T is not checked, it means that according to your college records, you are not at least a half-time student.

This disqualifies you for the American Opportunity Credit. But you may be eligible for the Lifetime Learning Credit or the tuition deduction.

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MinhT · ‎June 6, 2019

If box 8 on your form 1098-T is not checked, it means that according to your college records, you are not at least a half-time student.

This disqualifies you for the American Opportunity Credit. But you may be eligible for the Lifetime Learning Credit or the tuition deduction.

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Scannady91 · ‎February 12, 2021

Hello,

I have this issue. Would I put down “less than halftime”? It says that I have to check one of the options

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