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It depends.  You will need to figure out what was paid for your total support for the year and then what you paid into that total support.  If you paid more than 1/2 of your total support for the year you cannot be claimed as a dependent qualifying child.

 

According to Publication 501 total support "...includes amounts spent to provide food, lodging, clothing, education, medical and dental care, recreation, transportation, and similar necessities."

 

Also, scholarships are not included in amounts that you contributed to your support.

 

Publication 501 worksheet 2 may be helpful.  

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