I fear this is going to be a real issue this year ...where folks are not going to claim legal dependents so they can get the stimulus checks illegally.
The law states that if you are legally a dependent then you are not legally eligible for the stimulus check even if they are not claimed as a dependent. The TT program specifically asks CAN you be claimed as a dependent and if you answer yes then it ask if you WILL be claimed. The first question eliminates your ability to get the stimulus credit and the second will allow you to get the non refundable portion of the education credit.
IRS interview to help determine who can be claimed:
https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/who-can-i-claim-as-a-dependent
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3113432-who-can-i-claim-as-my-dependent
