YES
you must report employer assistance.
If it was taxed, it would be included in your wages, Box 1 of your W-2, but that would be uncommon.
If your employer provided education assistance (they can give up to 5,250 tax-free) that amount needs to be reported and subtracted from any expenses that would OTHERWISE be eligible to be applied towards an education credit.
According to the IRS:
"You can’t use any of the tax-free education expenses paid for by your employer as the basis for any other deduction or credit, including the American opportunity credit and lifetime learning credit."
IRS PUB 970
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