You can deduct the interest, but only your former spouse can claim the tuition and fees deduction or one of the education credits (those tax breaks are tied to the dependent exemption).
Can You Claim the Deduction?
Generally, you can claim the deduction if all of the following requirements are met.
Your filing status is any filing status except married filing separately.
No one else is claiming an exemption for you on his or her tax return.
You are legally obligated to pay interest on a qualified student loan.
You paid interest on a qualified student loan.
