Yes, you can.
This is an extract of an IRS document which can be seen in its entirety at this link:
https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/qualified-ed-expenses
For AOTC only
, expenses for books, supplies and equipment the
student needs for a course of study are included in qualified education
expenses even if it is not paid to the school. For example, the cost of a
required course book bought from an off-campus bookstore is a qualified
education expense.
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