You cannot claim an education credit unless the institution is eligible to participate in a student aid program administered by the US Department of Education.
Additionally the IRS will not accept a return without an tax ID number from the school. It appears neither the Maastricht University in the Netherlands nor the University Studies Abroad Consortium qualifies as an eligible education institution for an education credit.
See Qualified Education Expenses
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