Form 1098-T question here: Can I claim the education credit if tuition and books were paid for by financial aid? Thanks!

jjfnavarro · ‎June 3, 2019

MinhT · ‎June 3, 2019

No. If tuition and books were paid by financial aid, you do not have any out-of-pocket qualified education expenses to allow you to claim any education credits.

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MinhT · ‎June 3, 2019

No. If tuition and books were paid by financial aid, you do not have any out-of-pocket qualified education expenses to allow you to claim any education credits.

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Form 1098-T question here: Can I claim the education credit if tuition and books were paid for by financial aid? Thanks!