I might have I figured out a solution.  

1. Entered the 2,000 ESA distribution in Part VI Education Expenses, Line 15 Tax Free Assistance of the 'Dependent Student Worksheet'.  

2. Entered the 2,000 ESA distribution in Part IX ESA, Line 6 Qualified Higher Education Expenses applied to ESA distributions also in the 'Dependent Student Worksheet'.  

With these changes I see the 3,000 displaying as the amount eligible for education credits AOK.