If you received a 1098-T from your school, look at the amount in Box 1, Tuition. Look at the Box 5, Scholarships.
Subtract Scholarships from Tuition. That is the amount of Education Expenses you have to qualify for an Education Credit.
If your Box 5 is larger than your Box 1, you have Taxable Scholarship Income, which would make your refund go down.
Since we can't see your return in this forum, please post again if you need more help.
Click this link for more info on Why didn't I get a credit or deduction for education expenses?
**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"
