Then you are not doing it right. See this help article:
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/accessing/help/how-do-i-override-the-turbotax-education-optimizer-...
It should take you to the "Education and Credits" section and ask if you want to change your deduction.
**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**
