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American Opportunity Tax Credit

 The American Opportunity Tax Credit is a federal tax credit that helps students and families pay for expenses that go toward the student’s first four years of post-secondary education (examples include colleges, universities, technical schools, vocational schools, and more).

  • File a simple tax return to learn how much money you can receive.

  • Students or their families can get up to $2,500 each year for the four years they are in school. Learn more.