If you received a Form 1098-T, enter the information from the
Form 1098-T exactly as it
appears. Be certain that you do not check
the box indicating that your dependent is enrolled at least half-time. (While
she may be a full-time high school student, this question is only about
post-secondary education.)
This should result in disqualifying your dependent for
the American
Opportunity Tax Credit, which is good, because
you want to save the four years of AOTC for her actual undergraduate education.
She should qualify for the Lifetime Learning Credit. The credit will be small, as it will be based only on
the tuition for a few courses, but every bit helps.
For more information about educational benefits that will
be available to help during your dependent's college years, please see IRS
Education Benefits Comparison Chart.
