Yes, if the funds were no longer under your control, you can deduct qualifying expenses paid in the tax year for:
- Education during in the year, or
- Education that begins during the year, or
- Education that begins during the first three months of the following year.
However, if you had control over the funds (the account was like another bank account), then you cannot deduct those expenses until next year.
If you report the expenses this year, remember that you won't be able to report them again next year, even if your 2017 Form 1098-T shows that you paid this amount.
This link will give you a great overview of education deductions: TurboTax
Tax Tips: Deduction for Higher Education
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