Summer Full Time Student Status

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May 17, 2020
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My community college considers you a full time student in the summer if you take 6 or more units during the summer semester. I take 7 units in the summer semester as well as the spring and fall. I Also take 3-6 units in the winter intersession. In total for the year i take 24+ units. My question is, Since my school considers me a full time student in the summer do I qualify as a full time student?

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Hal_Al

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Simple answer: no.

But, the answer to all tax questions is: it depends. It depends on what you are trying to qualify for. To qualify for the most generous tuition credit, you only need to be half time or more (not full time). The expenses for any session that was less than half time do not qualify for the American Opportunity Credit. All other session expenses do qualify.

To be qualifying child dependent, of your parents, you must have been a full time student for parts of 5 calendar months. The months do not need to be consecutive.