If the amount has not been included on your W2 box 1 wages, then NO, you cannot take the lifetime learning credit.
The IRS states you can't
- Claim a credit based on qualified education expenses paid with tax-free educational assistance, such as a scholarship, grant, or assistance provided by an employer.
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