It has to be a checkbox. Double check that you marked to acquire or improve job skills. Qualified Education Expenses - Internal Revenue Service states:
You must pay the expenses for higher education that result in a degree or other recognized education credential. For the Lifetime Learning Credit, you can qualify if you take the course to acquire or improve your job skills.
Unless scholarships or 529 money was used. You cannot claim a credit for education expenses paid with tax-free funds. You must reduce the amount of expenses paid with tax-free grants, scholarships and fellowships and other tax-free education help.
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