DavidD66
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It depends.  If she qualifies as your dependent and you claim her on your tax return you can still claim the education credits.  If she filed or will file a joint return with her spouse, you cannot claim her as a dependent and therefore you cannot claim the education credits.  But as Hal_Al said, she can claim the credit on her tax return, if she qualifies.  

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