EVERYTHING I READ TELLS ME I QUALIFY FOR THE LIFETIME EDUCATION CREDIT BUT YOR PROGRAM SAYS I DO NOT QUALIFY. WHY?

[nuclear_girl]

This is dependent on the number of years you have qualified for the tax credit. The IRS allows 4 tax years per eligible student including any years former Hope credit claimed.

[wjeralds1]

You can only receive the credit up to the amount of tax due.  You can not get a refund of this credit.  Hope credit you can get a refund of.