Deductions & credits

Thank You, Last question: I just sent in a email requesting for 1098T form which I don't know if they will give it to me. But if I do get it. Since I don't have proof of my qualifying educational expenses for my financial aid refund. what I can do is report the financial aid refund as income and the $1,800 I paid the college as a expense to claim for the American opportunity credit. Is this right? or is there any other ways that I can get a higher benefit?