Technically IF the scholarship is not specifically earmarked to pay the Spring 2021 tuition, you could make the $3500 scholarship income on his tax return. If you are claiming him as dependent, you would be able to claim the American Opportunity Credit.
The education credits can be difficult because of the overlap with Fall and Spring semesters. The most important thing is to keep all the records together to show what was charged and what was paid when.
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