The criteria for being a non-dependent is whether they provided over 50% of their own support. This includes shelter, food, clothing, utilities, medical, etc.
If a parent or someone else paid for more than half of their living expenses, they did not support themselves. If they used unearned income or student loans to pay for most of their expenses, they did not support themselves.
Click this link for more info on Did I Support Myself?
If they did not support themselves, the parents can claim them as their dependent, and they may qualify for an Education Credit if there were expenses over and above Scholarships/Grants received.
If they did support themselves by the criteria given, then they may qualify for an Education Credit on their return.
If they received a 1098-T, here's info on How to Enter a 1098-T in TurboTax.
Here's more info on Qualified Education Expenses you may find helpful.
[Edited 4/8/2024 | 4:30 pm]
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