I paid rent while in college can i deduct that and where

Rent paid is not reported on a federal tax return.  Rent paid is not an eligible education expense.

Rent  ( housing, or room & board)   is not a qualified education expense so you cannot claim it under education credits.

 

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RENT

There is not a rent deduction or credit on your Federal return.  If your state has anything for renters you will be prompted to enter your rent info when you complete your state return.  As far as I know, the states that have anything for rent are Arizona, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington DC, and Wisconsin.