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@moonpetty58 wrote:

Full time college student not eligible for American Opportunity due to age (24 years old during the year 2021). Has income of $9,600. Will take the educational credit.

Question: Is he also eligible for EIC without a qualifying child?  

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If he is age 24, that would mean he potentially *IS* qualified for the American Opportunity Credit.

Assuming he meets all of the qualifications, yes, it likely does qualify for EIC.