There's a separate $2,000 credit if you're in tradeschool or take graduate classes I was wondering if someone can help me navigate this?

[xmasbaby0]

You seem to be asking about the Lifetime Learning credit.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901172-what-education-tax-credits-are-available      

https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/am-i-eligible-to-claim-an-education-credit

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/what-expenses-qualify-for-the-lifetime...

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3262984-who-is-eligible-for-the-lifetime-learning-credit

[Opus 17]

The Lifetime Learning credit is 20% of tuition, up to $2000 (it is NOT a flat $2000).  You must receive a 1098-T statement from your school.  If the school does not issue a 1098-T, you can't claim the credit.  Enter the 1098-T on the Deductions and Credits page in the Education Expenses section.  

The credit also can't be larger than your tax liability for the year; if your income is low enough that you don't owe any income tax, you can't get the credit as an extra refund.