If your student dependent was enrolled less than half-time in a non-degree program, that would not make them eligible for an Education Credit. You may be able to deduct any cost of that program as an Education Expense, however.
If the student then enrolled in a degree program for the fall semester, at least half-time, that portion would be eligible for an Education Credit.
You can make two separate entries for these events in the Education section in TurboTax, and the program will calculate the best credit/deduction for you.
Click this link for more info on Education Credits.
Since your student did not attend in 2020, you can answer YES to the question 'is this the first year...?'
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