An eligible student for the American Opportunity Credit is defined as a student who:
- Is enrolled at least half-time in a program leading to a degree, certificate, or other recognized credential.
- Had at least one academic period beginning during the year.
- Didn't claim the American Opportunity Tax Credit for more than three previous years.
- Didn't complete the first four years of post-secondary education before the beginning of the year.
You need to revisit the Education section to make you have answered all the questions.
- Login to your account.
- Select Federal from the left menu.
- Go to Deductions and Credits.
- Scroll down to Education
- Select Revisit next to Expenses and Scholarships (Form 1098-T)
- On the screen Your Education Expenses Summary select edit next to your daughter's name.
- Select Edit next to Education Information
- On the screen Is This your daughter's First Year of College? Select No
- On the screen Did your daughter Ever Receive the American Opportunity or Hope Credit? enter the number of years the credit was claimed.
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