Form 8863 American Opportunity Credit Line 23

I did search but need clarification.  I entered everything correctly  from the 1098 T but I mistakenly answered no on line 23 which asks:

Has the Hope Scholarship Credit or American opportunity

credit been claimed for this student for any 4 tax years

before 2019?

 

I actually had claimed it back in 2016.  I am not sure what the effect will be and will amend when I can.  

Reason I am concerned is because prior to plugging in the information, I was owing money, than I went to getting money back.  I assume I will not get the same back when I amend.   

 

Can anyone explain if I still would receive the same 2500 deduction regardless?

 

Thanks