I am a study abroad student and my university does not have an EIN. What do I fill out on the form in it's place?

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June 1, 2019
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I am a masters student directly enrolled in a British university. They do not have a federal tax id number. I cannot seem to file online without it. What do I put in the box?

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PopeyeTheSalior

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You do not need to enter anything in that box. As a master degree student, you may only qualify for the Lifetime Learning Credit which does not require a federal ID in order to claim. The American Opportunity Tax Credit (which is allowed for post-secondary undergraduate students) is the one requires you must have the federal tax id. As you enter the information in the program, select the option I can't find the id No. Then enter the foreign address of your school to continue. In the end, the program will confirm your tax credit.

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Thank you for the detailed response. I followed your instructions, but it will not let me pass the final check. I tried what previous years recommended (all 9s) without success. Any suggestions?