In the 1098-T interview, you should reach a screen called "Amount used to calculate education credit" (or similar wording). Be sure the amount in that box is $4000.
To get back there, Go through the entire education interview until you reach a screen titled "Your Education Expenses Summary". Click edit next to the student's name. That should take you to a screen “Here’s your Education Summary”. Click edit next to “Education Information”. When you get to the screen titled “Amount Used to Calculate Education Credit”, verify the amount you want to use or change it. You may reach that screen sooner.
If you don't get that screen, check the student information worksheet. You can change it there (line 17). Make the change (enter 4000) in the first column.
If that doesn't work, reply back and I'll give you the workaround.
Books not purchased from the school re also a qualified expense.
The AOTC is 100% of the first $2000 and 25% of the 2nd $2000. Your probably in the 22% tax bracket, so the 2nd $2000 doesn't get you much.
