"I think the numbers I gave here was incorrect, was for 2023."
So, what did you do on your 2023 Tax returns (him and you)?
Did you claim the AOTC?
He did not have enough income to file a tax return. But, if he claimed an addition $4000 of scholarship as taxable, you could have claimed the $2500 AOTC.
You should consider filing amended 2023 returns, for both of you. He's looking at about $100 in tax, while you get $2500.
