@SweetieJean it would not qualify for LLC....for AOTC, I could see the argument in lieu of buying the books as long as it is needed for a course of study...
https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/education-credits-questions-and-answers
Q6. What additional education expenses qualify for the AOTC, but not the LLC?
A6. For the AOTC but not the LLC, qualified tuition and related expenses include amounts paid for books, supplies and equipment needed for a course of study. You do not have to buy the materials from the eligible educational institution. Add amounts paid for these materials to Form 8863 to your other adjusted qualified education expenses. The total of all qualified tuition and related expenses for calculating the AOTC cannot exceed $4,000 and as explained in Q&A 3, the maximum allowable credit is $2,500. See Qualified Education Expense for more information.
