You might try this:
1. Indicate in the education interview that your child had a felony conviction
2. It was for a controlled substance
This will make the child ineligible for the American Opportunity Credit but is still eligible for the Lifetime Learning Credit.
From what I can see, this "fact" does not show up in your tax return.
Try it and see.
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