topic American oppurtunity credit in Education

American oppurtunity credit

kartheeksrm1 — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:48:45 GMT

I am currently a resident alien for Tac purposes and i file a 1040

I have never claimed American opportunity credit. But I am currently doing my masters while working on W2.

AM i eligible to claim American opportunity since i have never done before? Or since its not pre graduate, its not eligible? But there is nothing that says we have to claim it in the same 4 years we are there?

Re: American oppurtunity credit

Hal_Al — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 16:07:59 GMT

Q. AM i eligible to claim American opportunity since i have never done before?

A. No.

Q. Or since its not pre graduate, its not eligible?

A. Yes, it's that simple.

Q. Is there anything that says we have to claim it in the same 4 years we are there?

A. Yes. Read the rules for eligible student and eligible expenses in Pub 970