No, you cannot get the refundable portion of the AOTC unless you paid for education expenses from your own EARNED income. See Discussion
A full-time unmarried student, under age 24, whether a dependent or not, is only eligible for the refundable portion of the American Opportunity Credit if he supports himself by working.
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