topic I graduated in May 2023, does that qualify me as a full time student? in Education https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/college-education/discussion/i-graduated-in-may-2023-does-that-qualify-me-as-a-full-time-student/01/3184534#M54041 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:44:27 GMT derekmiller12 2026-02-11T03:44:27Z I graduated in May 2023, does that qualify me as a full time student? https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/college-education/discussion/i-graduated-in-may-2023-does-that-qualify-me-as-a-full-time-student/01/3184534#M54041 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:44:27 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/college-education/discussion/i-graduated-in-may-2023-does-that-qualify-me-as-a-full-time-student/01/3184534#M54041 derekmiller12 2026-02-11T03:44:27Z Re: I graduated in May 2023, does that qualify me as a full time student? https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/college-education/discussion/re-i-graduated-in-may-2023-does-that-qualify-me-as-a-full-time-student/01/3184545#M54042 <P>Yes, some part of 5 months qualifies you. Congratulations!</P> Mon, 12 Feb 2024 16:19:43 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/college-education/discussion/re-i-graduated-in-may-2023-does-that-qualify-me-as-a-full-time-student/01/3184545#M54042 AmyC 2024-02-12T16:19:43Z Re: I graduated in May 2023, does that qualify me as a full time student? https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/college-education/discussion/re-i-graduated-in-may-2023-does-that-qualify-me-as-a-full-time-student/01/3184750#M54043 <P>Q. I graduated in May 2023, does that qualify me as a full time student?</P> <P>A. Simple answer: yes.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Full time student has two meanings* in taxes.&nbsp; First, the five month rule must be met (if you are over 18) for you to be a "Qualifying Child" dependent on your parent's (or other close relative's) tax return. Hence the question in the personal info section.&nbsp; To claim a tuition credit, you only need to be half time or more, and for no specific time length (basically "full time" is meaningless in the education expenses section).&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>*There are third and fourth and firth meanings having to do with the "kiddie tax", eligibility for the refundable portion of the AOTC and&nbsp;<SPAN>eligibility for the Retirement Savers Credit.&nbsp;</SPAN></P> Mon, 12 Feb 2024 17:29:07 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/college-education/discussion/re-i-graduated-in-may-2023-does-that-qualify-me-as-a-full-time-student/01/3184750#M54043 Hal_Al 2024-02-12T17:29:07Z