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there is no employer's ID number for foreign colleges
You cannot claim the American Opportunity Credit if the school is unable to provide a U.S. Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN or FEIN). You can still claim the Lifetime Learning Credit if the foreign school is on Dept. of Education (DE) list.
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