For eligible college dependents under age 22 - does that mean 22 and younger? Or 22 means you can't claim them - even if she is graduating in May?

Kitty713 — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:36:12 GMT

Re: For eligible college dependents under age 22 - does that mean 22 and younger? Or 22 means you can't claim them - even if she is graduating in May?

xmasbaby0 — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 01:01:30 GMT

Where are you seeing anything about the age of 22? You can claim a full-time college student up to the tax year in which they turn 24.

Re: For eligible college dependents under age 22 - does that mean 22 and younger? Or 22 means you can't claim them - even if she is graduating in May?

xmasbaby0 — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 01:03:11 GMT

Qualifying child

They're related to you.
They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
They're a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
They're under the age of 19 (or 24 for full-time students).

No age limit for permanently and totally disabled children.

They lived with you for more than half the year (exceptions apply).
They didn't provide more than half of their own support for the year.

Qualifying relative

They don't have to be related to you (despite the name).
They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
They're a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
They lived with you the entire year (exceptions apply).
They made less than $4,400 in 2022.
You provided more than half of their financial support.

When you add someone as a dependent, we'll ask a series of questions to make sure you can claim them. There may be other tax benefits you can get when you claim a dependent.

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For eligible college dependents under age 22 - does that mean 22 and younger? Or 22 means you can't claim them - even if she is graduating in May?

Re: For eligible college dependents under age 22 - does that mean 22 and younger? Or 22 means you can't claim them - even if she is graduating in May?

Re: For eligible college dependents under age 22 - does that mean 22 and younger? Or 22 means you can't claim them - even if she is graduating in May?