Don’t Miss Out on Education Tax Benefits:

$6.8 Billion Available to Students and Families

Education tax benefits are designed to help make paying for college more affordable. Depending on your eligibility, you could receive up to several thousand dollars in valuable tax credits and deductions. Education tax benefits and amounts you may qualify for include:


Bullet The American Opportunity Tax Credit — Up to $2,500*
Bullet The Lifetime Learning Tax Credit — Up to $2,000*
Bullet Tuition and Fees Deduction — Up to $800*
Bullet Student Loan Interest Deduction — Up to $500*

Click tax benefit name for more information, and see “How to Claim Education Tax Benefits” below.

How to Claim Your Benefits:

To determine your eligibility and claim education tax benefits, including the American Opportunity Tax Credit, you must file a federal income tax return—even if you do not owe income tax and are not otherwise required to file.



*Additional eligibility requirements apply. Tax information is provided as a general overview. Student Financial Aid Services, Inc. is not engaged in providing legal, accounting, or tax services. Please consult a tax professional, the Internal Revenue Service, or IRS Publication 970 for tax information and assistance.