Student & AOTC. parents dont qualify, student has scholarships over tuition. Can student take AOTC to reduce taxes?

Hello.

thankful to be in this situation; but looking to pay the least taxes on this.

Student's 1098: box 1 tuition: 5000; box 5 scholarships 14400

students income 4000

parents dont qualify for aotc

 

Best way to proceed?? Can student take AOTC? student does have 2K of Qee not listed on 1098

Can student take AOTC if claimed as dependent by parent?

can student be declared independent because of all the scholarships and then take AOTC?

 

any other thoughts on how to proceed would be fabulous and appreciated