Lacorcia2001 said "If she claimed herself and we did not she would get those credits and the stimulus which would help her ease the burden of the tax liability she has for the underpayment of federal taxes on the unemployment she received".
That's not allowed. If she qualifies as your dependent, she is not eligible for the stimulus payment, even if you don't actually claim her. She is also not allowed the refundable portion of the American Opportunity credit, whether you claim her or not.
She is allowed to claim the non-refundable portion of the education credit, if you forego claiming her as a dependent. You lose $500, she gets het tax liability wiped out (up to $2000) depending on the calculation used. TT will select the best option.
