School tuition

[autumnjoy2001]

I got excess school tuition which could be seen as added income. On turbotax it's under deductions and credits with $0. Does this mean it's not contributing to my income and shouldn't affect how much I owe or get refunded? I got about $3,000 extra money from school that I pocketed 

[Hal_Al]

If you received grants and scholarships that exceeded your qualified higher educational expenses (QHEE - tuition, fees, books and other required course materials, including a computer), the excess is considered taxable income to you. 

This does not include  the third coronavirus relief package funding to colleges specifically designated for emergency financial aid.  That is tax free.

Q. On turbotax it's under deductions and credits with $0. Does this mean it's not contributing to my income and shouldn't affect how much I owe or get refunded? 

A. No.  That "0" only means that none of it was counted toward a credit or deduction.