higher learning education credit

[kaykay1717]

I am a student gone part time in which I paid for my tuition;  however, my mother claimed me on her taxes but did not take the higher education credit from my 1098-T.  Am I able to take this credit?

[AlanT222]

No, you aren't eligible to claim the American Opportunity Tax Credit if:

• Your filing status is Married Filing Separately.
• Taxpayer is listed as a dependent on another person’s return.
• You and your spouse were non-resident aliens.
• You have a felony drug conviction.