Should I claim the books and supplies I bought for college even though I dropped before I had to pay tution?

[atova57]

I understand that normally this should only apply to students who are enrolled, tuition was paid and student was enrolled for a class.  I was going to attend school and I was trying to add on however, due to a family issue I left school after purchasing books but before having to pay the tuition.

[Rainman12]

Not deductible unless you have documentation of student status (eg, 1098-T).