See Todd L's answer to a similar question:
The person who receives the funds (whose SSN is on the 1099-Q ) has to report the Form 1099-Q on their tax return (If the money went straight to the school, it is treated as going to the student).
You can enter the Form 1099-Q in either the Wages & Income section or the Deductions & Credits section of Federal Taxes,
(If entering in Wages & Income, the Coverdell ESA and 529 qualified tuition plans interview is found under Less Common Income > Miscellaneous Income).
(If entering in Deductions and Credits, the ESA and 529 qualified tuitions interview is found under Education).
If the beneficiary is listed as a dependent on this tax return , you will have to complete the Education Expenses interview, including entering the Form 1098-T.
If the beneficiary is not listed as a dependent on this tax return (e.g. grandchild), you will have a screen to enter information about that student and their expenses. Unlike the Education Expenses interview, you can enter Room and Board costs.
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