They said i was awarded the American opportunity Tax credit for being a student but this is my first year getting it. How do i know I’m going to receive that money ?

Q. How do i know I’m going to receive that money ?

A.  By understanding whether you qualify or not.  TurboTax says you do. But, that's based on YOUR input. 

What has changed ?  A simple answer would be: you turned 24 in 2022. Or, you're no longer a full time student.

There's a new 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 full time unmarried student, under age 24, even if you don't qualify as a dependent, 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. It is usually best if the parent claims that credit.

If that statement still describes you, you've entered something wrong. 

Reference: Line 7 instructions for form 8863. https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i8863

Please clarify if you filed a tax return.