I went to school last year and paid for classes and books. I never received a 1099-T and the school stated that I won't receive one. How do I claim these expenses?

[Hal_Al]

What was the reason the school said you wouldn't get a 1098-T? 

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. 

You cannot claim the (up to) $1000 refundable credit if you are, or can be, claimed as a dependent by someone else.

Reference: Line 7 instructions for form 8863.

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

[edwinjvelez]

I called them and they just said I was not getting one.  Figured I didn't qualify but it didn't make sense since I started going in June of last year.

[Hal_Al]

First, verify that your school is an "eligible institution". 

Enter your school at the link below, to see if it's on the dept. of education list.

https://www.savingforcollege.com/eligible-institutions

If it is, after answering no to having a 1098-T, answer yes to qualifying for an exception*(that gets you to the entry screens). 

*1098-T exception See Q.19 at https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/education-credits-questions-and-answers