The Lifetime Learning credit is a non-refundable credit that can reduce your tax liability. If your income was only the $2400 you mentioned, you have no tax liability so the credit does nothing for you.
LIFETIME LEARNING CREDIT
https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-credits-deductions/expenses-qualify-...
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