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sc2584
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I am an international student and even though I put in my college tuition it says I don't qualify for education credits, but it did give back money to my friends. why?

 
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DanielV01
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I am an international student and even though I put in my college tuition it says I don't qualify for education credits, but it did give back money to my friends. why?

If you are an F-1 visa student here for less than 5 years, you must file a 1040NR which does not qualify for the credit, and you must file with Sprintax.

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