How do I check for college tax breaks?

[CatinaT1]

1. Go to Deductions and Credits.
2. Select I'll choose what I work on
3. Scroll down to Education
4. Select Expenses and Scholarships (Form 1098T)
5. Answer questions until you  get to Your Education Expenses Summary.
6. Edit as needed.

[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 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.