<p>Hi
So I started college in Fall of 2011 w/one class. This Spring (2012) I am enrolled half time(9 credits). I paid for the spring semester in December and it appears on my 1098-T. So my question is, can I claim myself as a 1/2 time student and get the full credit since it was paid for in 2011?
On the 1098 box 8 is not checked off. I just don't get the whole "first 3 months of 2012" thing it is confusing, and I feel like if I don't claim it now I will lose that money. does this make sens to anyone?</p>
<p>If you are a dependent student than only your parent can claim the paid expenses to get the education credit regardless of who paid for them.</p>
<p>not a dependent. :)</p>