The Form 8863 is used for tax credits - the American Opportunity Credit (formerly known as the Hope Credit), and the Lifetime Learning Credit. The Form 8917 is used for the Tuition and Fees Deduction. Did you take a deduction or a credit? You can only take one or the other not both. The deduction would be shown on line 34 of form 1040. The credit would be shown on lines 50 and or 68 on form 1040.
