Can I Claim the Lifetime Learning Credit?

Yes — the Lifetime Learning Credit (LLC) provides up to $2,000 per tax return (not per student) for tuition and fees at eligible schools. Unlike the AOTC, there's no limit on the number of years you can claim it, and it applies to graduate school, continuing education, and professional development courses. It is not refundable — it can reduce your tax bill to zero but you won't receive the excess as a refund. The credit phases out between $80,000–$90,000 ($160,000–$180,000 for MFJ). You cannot claim both the AOTC and LLC for the same student in the same year.