<p>@rgosula That was my point in the first part of Post #1: no effect on FAFSA EFC from taxable scholarships.</p>
<p>Now let’s address my second point, so you haven’t been claiming the AOTC? Maybe you should have been and can amend prior year return (s). Did you pay $4000 each year or more out of pocket with non tax-advantaged dollars? (Non 529 or non Coverdell dollars)? Did your child have any other taxable income? </p>
<p>See IRS Publication 970.</p>