As long as all the distributions go to qualified expenses, just don't enter it going forward. As you said, you have good records if you ever hear from the IRS (unlikely).
That said, I did test on my desktop (download) Deluxe. It worked fine. It's actually easier, in your situation, where the student is not your dependent. After entering the 1099-Q, you are asked who the student is answer: someone else not listed here. Enter the student's name when asked. A few screens later, you'll get one simple screen to enter expenses. Press Done at the 1099-Q summary screen, to get there.
You don't say whether the parents are eligible for a tuition credit. It's a "big deal" if they are.
