If I’m a student and I am receiving financial aid and have grants and scholarships does that count as a payment towards my tuition? Or should I just not highlight the circle for me not paying my

Grants and scholarships (1098-T box 5) count as payment towards tuition (1098-T box 1).

You want to claim tuition and other qualified education expenses to reduce payments by your scholarships and grants.

This TurboTax Help explains qualified education expenses.