<prompt> Human: Has anyone done this before. I just started going to school last semester and Im continuing to do so. I dont have any employment and I heard this AOC lets a student get like a grand back  <response>: Confirm you are eligible to claim the American Opportunity Credit by running your 2015 facts and figures through the Interactive Tax Assistant for Am I Eligible to Claim an Education Credit at IRS.gov. Yes, a portion of the credit is refundable for eligible Taxpayers. 