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@Tax_1 as long as you've correctly answered the questions in TT, it will be correct.

 

AOTC is a much higher bar to meet and can lead to a higher tax credit. 

 

for AOTC, if you've already attended 4 years of college, you are not eligible

also, for AOTC you must be persuing a program leading to a degree or other recognized educational credential.

must be enrolled at least 1/2 time for at least one academic period during the tax year. 

you must have the school's EIN number to complete form 8863. (this is on the 1098-T, but it can be obtained otherwise)