Yes, the program only wants to know that the 1,000 was used on room and board. Scholarships used for room and board are taxable for the student.
The excess room and board does not count for anything as far as credits, only tuition, fees, books and supplies count towards an education credit.
Student loans are not deductible, but once you start paying them off, the interest will be.
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