@superjae0625 so what you are saying is that your exemption status expired in 2017 ( counting five Calendar years including the year when you entered -- 2013 through 2017 ) the fact that you were absent for a year, does not extend your exemption period. Thus , 2018 would have been your first year of being a resident alien for tax purposes. In such case, if you have SSN, an being taxed on world income as a Resident for Tax purposes, you should be eligible for Tuition and fees credit as TurboTax and Liberty Tax has done for you.
Clearly this response disagrees with that of @KrisD15 ONLY in that I consider that you are a Resident Alien for tax purposes and therefore the ensuing conclusion on eligibility for educational benefits ( when paid for by you ).
The tax treaty between US and your country of citizenship/residency may also play into this --- which country are you from ?
