The American Opportunity credit is available if you have not completed the first four years of of higher education, but you are only allowed to claim it for a maximum of four tax years.
As you have completed your four years of credit, you are no longer eligible even if you had claimed the creidt less than four times.
To be eligible for AOTC, the student must:
- Be pursuing a degree or other recognized education credential
- Be enrolled at least half time for at least one academic period* beginning in the tax year
- Not have completed the first four years of higher education at the beginning of the tax year
- Not have claimed the AOTC or the former Hope credit for more than four tax years
- Not have a felony drug conviction at the end of the tax year
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