How do I claim the lifetime learning credit without 1098-T

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You don't. https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/llc

Claiming the credit

To be eligible to claim the AOTC or LLC, the law requires a taxpayer (or a dependent) to have received Form 1098-T, Tuition Statement PDF, from an eligible educational institution, whether domestic or foreign. Generally, students receive a Form 1098-T, Tuition Statement, from their school by January 31. This statement helps you figure your credit. The form will have an amount in box 1 to show the amounts received during the year. But this amount may not be the amount you can claim. See qualified education expenses for more information on what amount to claim.

Check the Form 1098-T to make sure it is correct. If it isn't correct or you do not receive the form, contact your school.

To claim the LLC, you must complete the Form 8863  PDF. Attach the completed form to your Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR.