If you have no income and no tax due in 2018, there is no need to need education credits as they are non-refundable.
Only the American Opportunity tax credit has a refundable portion but you are not eligible as you are in graduate school and have completed at least 4 years of post secondary education.
Also, if you are claimed as a dependent by your dependent, you cannot claim any education credits.
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