Half year of 2017 covered by GI Bill other half year I paid. Can I claim the half year I paid?

[kosman13]

First semester (half year) of my dependent's 2017 tuition was covered by GI Bill the second Semester I paid.  Can I claim the second semester tuition?

[JulieH1 · Accepted solution]

Yes.

You can claim as a deduction qualified education expenses that you actually paid for your dependent.  

"Qualified expenses are amounts paid for tuition, fees and other related expense for an eligible student that are required for enrollment or attendance at an eligible educational institution. ... For example, the cost of a required course book bought from an off-campus bookstore is a qualified education expense."  This does not include room and board.