Does trade school apply for the child tax credit

jboness · ‎February 15, 2026

MindyB

The Child Tax Credit depends mostly on your child's age rather than their student status. Your child must be under age 17 at the end of the year to qualify for the full credit. If they are 16 or younger, being in trade school does not change their eligibility as a qualifying child.

See What is the Child Tax Credit? for more information.

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MindyB

The Child Tax Credit depends mostly on your child's age rather than their student status. Your child must be under age 17 at the end of the year to qualify for the full credit. If they are 16 or younger, being in trade school does not change their eligibility as a qualifying child.

See What is the Child Tax Credit? for more information.

xmasbaby0

Were you really trying to ask about an education credit?

https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/am-i-eligible-to-claim-an-education-credit

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