2024 AOTC

When look at the AOTC it mentions the below image when referring to expenses. Does this mean the expenses can be made in Jan-march of 2025 and claimed on my 2024 taxes? For example I recently bought a computer this month because I just started my first year of college 12/9/24.

 

thanks!

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