Education expenses

[mkrhodes28]

My sons college tuition was paid in full by financial aid.  I only paid for his books and material . Can I claim education expenses?

[Texas Roger · Accepted solution]

If you claim your son as a dependent and he qualifies for the American Opportunity Credit, you can claim the expenses for books and course related materials paid for out of pocket or with loans for that credit. That is the only credit or deduction where books can be included as qualified expenses.