Q. Can I claim the AOTC?
A. Yes (with a caveat, see below).
Simple answer: you had NOT completed 4 years of post secondary education as of 1-1-21 (the beginning of the tax year).
Caveat: There is 4 time limit for claiming the AOTC, on your education, including the times your parents claimed it while you were their dependent. Most students cannot claim the AOTC their graduation year, because it would be the 5th time. But, you can claim the less generous Lifetime Learning Credit (LLC).
