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dianacstahl
March 19, 2021
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Hello. I am a 37-year old, full-time student and was not given the American Opportunity Credit. Does anyone have any clarity on this?

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Hal_Al
Hal_Al
Employee
March 19, 2021

60% of the American Opportunity Credit (AOC) is non refundable. That is, it can only offset an actual tax liability. 

 

You cannot claim a credit if you are, or can be, claimed as a dependent by someone else.

Grad students are not eligible. 

 

 

If you are eligible, you have answered  something wrong, in the interview. But, a lot of people are just not eligible. See https://www.irs.gov/Individuals/AOTC

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/american-opportunity-tax-credit-questions-and-answers

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