forgot to include my American opportunity tax credit when I filed

[gigglinbutterfly]

I already filed my 2019 taxes and have received my refund but now Im hearing of the AOC and I didnt file for this credit. Am I out of luck to receive that money or can i submit the 8863 form separately and still get some money back?

[MarilynG1 · Accepted solution]

If you received a 1098-T from your school that has an amount in Box 1 Tuition that is larger than the amount in Box 5 Scholarships, you may be eligible for the American Opportunity Credit.

Click this link for Qualifications for Education Credits.

If you qualify for a Credit, click this link for info on How to Amend a 2019 Return. 

[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, 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 usually 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.

. See https://www.irs.gov/Individuals/AOTC