Unfortunately, that is correct. The key is the word is ''can''. It doesn't matter if you are actually being claimed or not. If someone else can claim you, you are not eligible to receive the recovery rebate. When you answer ''I can be claimed'' (even if you are not), you are still considered a dependent for tax purposes.
That second question (will someone claim you) is only being asked because as a student, you may qualify for a portion of the American Opportunity Credit. But if your income is less than 10K, you are not going to qualify for the non-refundable portion. And, a full-time unmarried student, under age 24, whether claimed or not, is only eligible for the refundable portion of the American Opportunity Credit if he supports himself by working. You cannot be supporting yourself on parental support, 529 plans, or student loans & grants. You usually must have actually paid tuition, not had it paid by scholarships & grants.
If your parents claim you, they don't get the stimulus payment, but they will get the $500 Other Dependent Credit, so you should probably have them claim you so you (or them) at least get something.
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