Q. Do I qualify for the AOTC for 2024?
A. Yes. This is a common situation and the the rules were specifically written to allow it. In fact, you "must" claim it on your 2024 tax return. You do not have the option of postponing claiming it to 2025, since the payment was made in 2024.
Q. Do I put that I was at least half time even if the box isn’t checked on my 1098-T due to not starting classes yet?
A. Yes. Since the term you actually attended was half time or more.
