If my child is college and I am paying for it . . . the question of Did child live with you for the whole year . . . is this yes or no?

[VolvoGirl · Accepted solution]

If your child was away at college, count the number of months away as having lived with you.  The correct answer to claim the person is to say "the whole year". This will indicate you supported the person the whole year, thus it will be entered on your return correctly showing up as a dependent.