I am wondering if I can still claim the American Opportunity credit if I am in my sixth year of undergraduate college? The school is an accredited four year college but I'm not sure if I can claim the credit since I haven't graduated in four years.

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Expert Joseph Caplan's Answer:

No, you can however use utilize the lifetime learning credit

Joseph Caplan, CPA

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I am wondering if I can still claim the American Opportunity credit if I am in my sixth year of undergraduate college? The school is an accredited four year college but I'm not sure if I can claim the credit since I haven't graduated in four years.

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