1. If the student is your dependent, you enter all the forms (1098-T, 1099-Q) in your program so that TurboTax can do the math.
2. answered above
3. Yes, if you enter the 1098-T you enter ALL the expenses, books and all, room and board too.
Once you're done, your TurboTax program will issue instructions about what the student needs to claim (if anything)
The student may never need to enter the 1098-t on their return even if they need to file
4. Right, again, you enter it (the additional scholarships) so TurboTax can do the math, but if they are taxable, TurboTax will tell YOU in YOUR program that the student needs to file.
Also, be aware that there is a "Maxamize My Tax Break" button. If you can get more credit by having the student claim more tax, it will do that.
IRS Pub 970
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