Can a student claim AOTC on his return if his parents don't claim him as a dependent (even if he is a qualifying dependent of his parents)?

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Yes, but you likely are not going to get the refundable portion of the tax credit. A full-time unmarried student, under age 24, whether a dependent or not, is only eligible for the refundable portion of the American Opportunity Credit if he supports himself by working.

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