education credits

[grandmabee]

does a student working on his masters program qualify for the education credit? new opportunity credit is for the first four years so No on that one but what about the lifetime learning credit? I am not sure what an undergraduate program is/

Thanks

[jainen]

>>what an undergraduate program is<<

An undergraduate program is a formal course of study leading to either an Associate or a Bachelor's degree. For purposes of the education credits, certificate programs are generally considered equivalent if they involve the same level of study. Coursework as an intern or apprentice might qualify if it is part of an undergraduate program at an accredited school. A masters or doctoral program is always considered to be post-graduate work. A second bachelor's degree does not qualify.

[Cat in OH]

does a student working on his masters program qualify for the education credit? new opportunity credit is for the first four years so No on that one but what about the lifetime learning credit? I am not sure what an undergraduate program is/

Thanks

Tuition for a master's degree should qualify for the lifetime learning credit.