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Deductions & credits

If the at least half-time box on Form 1098T is checked, and the school recognizes her as a full time student, you can claim her if other requirements for dependency are fulfilled. 

 

The definition of a full time student is "as defined by the college".  It further states that an "at least half time student" is one that is enrolled in at least half the workload of his or her course of study, based on the institution's definition of what constitutes a full time student.  For affirmation from the IRS, click here: Full time student

 

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