5yrs on F1. Converted to H1 last year Oct'18. Can I claim 1098 T education credit? Continued Ph.D.course in Oct-Dec'18 and paid fees too. Also do I qualify for FYC?

5yrs on F1. Converted to H1 last year Oct'18. Can I claim 1098 T education credit? I am Continuing my Ph.D. course after converting to H1 and paid fees too. Also can do I qualify for FYC(First-year choice)?