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    Feb 14, 2012, 06:09 PM
    Can you get education credit as non resident alien?
    Can you take education credits on 1040 as non resident alien if you paid cash for school?
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    Feb 14, 2012, 06:39 PM
    Non-resident aliens are not eligible for educational credits. You could however deduct student loan interest for qualifying loans on your 1040NR
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    Feb 15, 2012, 05:11 AM
    If you have F-1 visa, you are nonresident for 5 years. If you have J-1 visa, you ar nonresident for two years. File Form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ with form 8843.
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