Dusty, I think you must have misinterpreted the four year rule. From 8863 instructions  "Line 25 Check “Yes” if the student completed the first 4 years of postsecondary education before 2018. Otherwise, check “No.” A student has completed the first 4 years of postsecondary education before 2018 if the educational institution has awarded the student 4 years of academic credit at that institution for postsecondary coursework the student completed before 2018. Disregard any academic credit awarded solely on the basis of the student's performance on proficiency examinations"