No it does not matter who paid, the Taxpayer that claims the student claims ALL education payments for a dependent student.
Even payments made by a family member or friend would be claimed by you.
Loans are the same as cash.
The ONLY expenses not reported are those that were paid with TAX-FREE funds, such as a tax-free scholarship.
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