Can nonresident aliens claim a credit for tuition paid to go to school?
If you are a nonresident alien for any part of the year, you generally cannot claim the education credits. However, if you are married and choose to file a joint return with a U.S. citizen or resident spouse, you may be eligible for the Hope or Lifetime Learning Credit. For additional information, see Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education and Publication 519, U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens.
