@isazavala Honestly either or both of you can. Education expenses are considered that you both paid it. You can only claim what was paid for school and only up to $10k in total between all of you so you can't double dip and you must offset it by any scholarships. Whatever way gives you the best benefit is the answer.
There is many nuances even to the extent of characterizing portions of scholarships as income to students that are for room and board allow parents to claim more. That is a bit more complex though.
Normally best is parents to claim unless the parents are high income or extremely low income and don't benefit from the deductions, only then would it make sense for the student.
So for a simple answer. Go with what gives your family the best turn out from the IRS.
I hope this was helpful.
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