If all 3 (1, 2, and 3) are all true, you do not qualify. But in your case, it sounds like 1 is not true. If you support yourself and your income comes from working, you can qualify. You cannot be supporting yourself on parental support, 529 plans or student loans & grants. You usually must have actually paid tuition, not had it paid by scholarships & grants.
It is rare, but legit.
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