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You have to ask your parents. If they don't remember, they can look at their past returns. If they don't have copies, free transcripts from the IRS will show the education credit. There is a fee for getting copies of actual tax returns from the IRS.
The only way to find out is to ask your parents to check Form 8863 on their returns for the years you were claimed as a dependent while in college.
Even If you no longer qualify for the American Opportunity Credit, you might qualify for the Lifetime Learning Credit
There's no limit on the number of years you can use this credit for undergraduate, graduate and professional degree courses, including ones to improve job skills.
To qualify for the credit:
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