this topic of 1099Q, 1098T and AOTC is quite complex.
in TT there is an 'auto analyzer' that launches to assess the best treatment for your educational expenses. that is probably why the numbers changed.
Note that if you are confident that the qualified expenses exceed the 1099Q / Box 1, then there is no need to even post the information into TT. Look at the instructions on form 1099Q closely - it states that you are responsible to determine if there is taxable income and if not, there is no reporting requirement.
