I’m trying to file my 1098 but it won’t let me file it. I’m a student it won’t even give that option is giving every other

[KrisD15]

Are you filing as a dependent (someone else claims you) or non-dependent?

Do you have Form 1098-T and is that the issue (not being able to enter 1098-T)?

Did you first enter income, such as a W-2?

The 1098-T is entered under:

• Deductions & Credits
• Education 
• Expenses and Scholarships (Form 1098-T)    START or UPDATE 

[Hal_Al · Accepted solution]

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, even if you don't qualify as a dependent, 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. It is usually best if the parent claims that credit. 

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Reference: Line 7 instructions for form 8863.

https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i8863#en_US_2024_publink53002gd0e674

https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i8863