Why am I not getting any student funds in my return?

[Jason10]

Last year, I got 1,000 in my return, and this year I'm received below that number? I'm a full time student as well.

[SweetieJean]

There's an urban myth among college students that says they can get a $1000 from the government just for filing a tax form. For most of them, they simply aren't eligible. A student, under age 24, is only eligible for the refundable portion of the American Opportunity Credit if he supports himself by working. You cannot be supporting yourself on parental support, 529 plans or student loans & grants. You must have actually paid tuition, not had it paid by scholarships & grants.  It is usually best if the parent claims that credit.  So, unless your earned income is more than half your total support, you can not get that $1000. 

You may have filed incorrectly for 2017.