Yes, as a resident alien, you are eligible for the American Opportunity credit if you satisfy all the requirements for the credit.
For
the American opportunity tax credit, an eligible student is a student
who: (1) is enrolled in a program leading toward a degree, certificate or
other recognized post-secondary educational credential; (2) has not completed
the first four years of post-secondary education as of the beginning of the
taxable year; (3) for at least one academic period is carrying at least ½
of the normal full-time work load for the course of study the student is
pursuing; and (4) has not been convicted of a felony drug offense.
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