EIC Question

[Tax Prep by Deb]

I'm having some what of a brain freeze.

I have a client who son is off attending college.  He lives on campus.  They otherwise qualify for EIC.  My question is does his living on campus and not at home keep them from claiming EIC or is this considered a temporary absence (attending school)?

[Lion EA]

Pretty sure it's temporary absence.  Probably still lists his parents' address as his permanent address, right?

[BHoffman]

Might need to consider the support test.  How did the student afford to pay his living and education expenses?  If he took out a student loan in his own name, received scholarships, assistance, etc. I think that counts toward him providing his own support.  

Edited March 5, 2017 by BHoffman
scholarships don't count

[Pacun]

School is temporary absence if the student goes back home when he has a chance (time and economics).

[Terry D EA]

Agree with Pacun and Lion. It is pretty straight forward that school is a temporary absence.

[Tax Prep by Deb]

Thanks all.  I was pretty sure, however with all this due dillegence stuff it has me second guessing myself at times.  That's the way I have always treated it but just wanted to make sure.