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@HOPE2 wrote:

wants to file independently 

2- NO

Let me know please, does IRS forces the student should be claimed on parents tax return?

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CAN the child be claimed as a dependent the parents?

If so:

1. The child needs to indicate she CAN be claimed as a dependent.
2. The parents are not required to claim her as a dependent.
3. You need to mark both of those boxed on the general information sheet.
4. If the parents do not actually claim the child, the child can claim the non-refundable portion of the American Opportunity Credit.  That middle question on the 8863 disqualifies the refundable portion of the credit.