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Yes, you can deduct the interest you paid during the year on a qualified student loan used to pay for tuition, fees, room and board, books and supplies for yourself, your spouse, or your dependent is deductible. This includes both required and voluntarily pre-paid interest payments.
As long as you are legally obligated to pay the loans, you can take the deduction. Being a guarantor makes you legally obligated.
Complete Qualifications:
You can claim the deduction if all of the following apply:
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