If you are filing your own return as a non-dependent, you can claim Education Expenses you paid on your return, along with your work-study income.
If your parents claim you as their dependent, and claim your education expenses on their return, you are not required to file a return unless your income is over $12,000, or you want a refund of taxes you paid on your W-2.
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