SSI and Education credit

[Jenlee921546]

I recieve SSI and have no other income. I am a student. Can I claim the education credit still? I paid so e tuition out of pocket and had expenses. 

[ColeenD3]

Yes. You can enter the amount of tuition that you paid out of pocket along with the following expenses. If you do not qualify for the American Opportunity Credit, a portion of which is refundable, you will not get any refund.

• fees
• books 
• other course materials

@Jenlee921546

[Jenlee921546]

Thank you. I did and the irs is holding up my tax refund for some reason. I was just checking to make sure I didn't do something wrong. 

[Hal_Al]

If you are a student, over age 23, and are not claimed as a dependent by someone else (e.g. your parent) you may be eligible for the up to $1000 refundable American Opportunity (tuition) Credit. That credit is not dependent on having either kids or earned income. You must be at least a half time undergraduate student, and actually paid tuition. Tuition paid by loans counts as paid by you.  There's even a loop hole available to claim the credit, if you are on scholarship.

See full rules at  https://www.irs.gov/Individuals/AOTC 

[Jenlee921546]

So even if I no income I can claim a refund credit

[Hal_Al]

Yes.