How do I get the student tax credit as a 17 year old?

d66eca96a0c6 — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:52:34 GMT

Re: How do I get the student tax credit as a 17 year old?

Bsch4477 — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 02:24:27 GMT

What student credit are you referring to?

Re: How do I get the student tax credit as a 17 year old?

Hal_Al — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 12:38:50 GMT

There's an urban myth among college students that says they can get a $1000 from the government just for filing a tax form. For most of them, they simply aren't eligible. A full time unmarried student, under age 24, even if you don't qualify as a dependent, is only eligible for the refundable portion of the American Opportunity Credit if he supports himself by working. You cannot be supporting yourself on parental support, 529 plans or student loans & grants. It is usually best if the parent claims that credit.

You cannot claim a credit if you are, or can be, claimed as a dependent by someone else.

Reference: Line 7 instructions for form 8863. https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i8863

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How do I get the student tax credit as a 17 year old?

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