<p>Assuming one otherwise qualifies (as a parent) for the American Opportunity Tax Credit, does it require evidence that the money was paid directly by the parent to the school? Our plan is to transfer money to our daughter’s account every month and expect her to make the monthly tuition payments. But not if it’s going to cause trouble when it comes to claiming the tax credit.</p>
<p>No it does not. Even if the student was paying it themselves, as long as the parent qualified to take the student as a dependent, they can</p>