I have a rather large difference between box 1 and box 5 on my 1098-T. Box 1 is showing $6,533.58. Box 5 is showing $21,401.52. I had a study abroad expense of $3,720 that was not included in box 1 due to my university switching providers in the middle of the year that was confirmed to be a QRTE. Is there anything I can do with these amounts to qualify for the AOTC? My parents will not claim me as a dependent on their taxes this year as I am independent. My total earned income not including this taxable scholarship is right around $36,000.
