I’m a part-time 26 year old graduate student and I’m trying to claim $15k in education expenses from my 1098T. However, I’m not able to claim any as an individual. Why?

[aero]

It’s all tuition and some misc expenses. No scholarships. Less than 90k salary.

[KatrinaB · Accepted solution]

You will not be eligible for the American Opportunity Credit this year since you're a graduate student Also, you must have a taxable income to be eligible to claim the Lifetime Learning Credit and the tuition and Fees Deduction as these credits are non-refundable. 

Please view the IRS link below to see the qualifications for each type of education credit.

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i8863.pdf