If you (or your spouse) are over age 18 and were a full‑time student at an eligible higher education institution, you must check the Full‑Time Student box in the Basic Information section of the return.
This tells the program that the taxpayer or spouse qualifies as a full‑time student for tax purposes.
🧭 Where to Enter Full‑Time Student Information
Follow the steps below to locate the correct entry screen:
1️⃣ Basic Information
2️⃣ Personal Information
3️⃣ Additional Personal Information
4️⃣ ✅ Check the box for Full‑Time Student
🎓 Who Qualifies as a Full‑Time Student?
You should check this box if all of the following apply:
✅ The taxpayer or spouse was over age 18
✅ Enrolled as a full‑time student
✅ Attended an eligible higher education institution
✅ Met the school’s definition of full‑time enrollment
ℹ️ This information may impact dependency rules, credits, and other tax calculations