Without more information I am not sure if you qualify but if you follow the instructions below TurboTax will guide you through the interview process.
In addition the link below will give you specific information as to the qualifications.
If you enter the education expenses into your return TurboTax will make the comparisons and let you know which credit you are qualified to claim.
Start by going to the Education section of your return using these steps:
- On the top row of the TurboTax online screen, click on Search (or for CD/downloaded TurboTax locate the search box in the upper right corner)
- This opens a box where you can type in “education” (be sure to enter exactly as shown here) and click the magnifying glass (or for CD/downloaded TurboTax, click Find)
- The search results will give you an option to “Jump to education”
- Click on the blue “Jump to education” link
Then, if you are not prompted to enter your 1098-T, go through the entire education expenses section (without entering any information yet) of your return until you reach the screen titled “Your Education Expenses Summary”, then follow these steps:
- Click Edit next to the student name.
- On the screen titled “Here’s your Education Summary”, click Edit beside Tuition.
- Enter the information from your Form 1098-T.
-follow this link for qualifications for claiming the American Opportunity Credit-
Who is eligible to take the American Opportunity Tax Credit?
