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American Opportunity Credits - mofutofu - 12-20-2016
Hello, I have a question. I have been taking ALEKS classes and I have signed up for 2 Straighterline classes, English 1 and C++ programming. Does this qualify me as a half time student? Also, Can I get tax credits for CLEP tests? Thanks
American Opportunity Credits - AJ_Atlanta - 12-20-2016
You are not a matriculated student in that you have not been accepted into a recognized college yet, so I would say not.
American Opportunity Credits - videogamesrock - 12-20-2016
It is based on actual courses taken at a school.
American Opportunity Credits - Synicaal - 12-21-2016
mofutofu Wrote:Hello, I have a question. I have been taking ALEKS classes and I have signed up for 2 Straighterline classes, English 1 and C++ programming. Does this qualify me as a half time student? Also, Can I get tax credits for CLEP tests? Thanks
No sorry, Tax Credits are only awarded for money spent on a regionally accredited school. CLEP tests DSST tests and ACE courses do not count. I did my research on this one because I have spent a good amount on CLEP materials but its not covered.
American Opportunity Credits - videogamesrock - 12-21-2016
Synicaal Wrote:No sorry, Tax Credits are only awarded for money spend on a regionally accredited school. CLEP tests DSST tests and ACE courses do not count. I did my research on this one because I have spent a good amount on CLEP materials but its not covered.Any title IV school including NA qualify also.
American Opportunity Credits - Synicaal - 12-21-2016
On this same note, does anyone know if TESU residency waiver/graduation fees count for this?
American Opportunity Credits - videogamesrock - 12-21-2016
It's based on your 1098 showing if you were a full time or part time student at TESU. If less than 6 credits taken it most likely won't count and will only be used as a deduction instead of a credit.
American Opportunity Credits - Synicaal - 12-22-2016
videogamesrock Wrote:It's based on your 1098 showing if you were a full time or part time student at TESU. If less than 6 credits taken it most likely won't count and will only be used as a deduction instead of a credit.
Deductions works just as good for me, as long as I can claim it in some way its a small bonus in my eyes.
American Opportunity Credits - videogamesrock - 12-22-2016
Synicaal Wrote:Deductions works just as good for me, as long as I can claim it in some way its a small bonus in my eyes.Just add it under continued educational expenses.