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Education Credits (American Opportunity and Lifetime Learning Credits)
Used to claim the American opportunity credit or the lifetime learning credit for qualified education expenses.
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- Published by
- IRS
- Version
- 2025
- Length
- 2 pages
- Fillable fields
- 85
85 fillable fields
Have these ready
- The records that support the amount you are claiming
- Your tax return, since most of these forms attach to Form 1040
- The IRS instructions for this form, because the rules for who qualifies change
What's on Form 8863
This is the 2025 version, 2 pages long, with 85 fillable fields, including 60 text boxes and 17 checkboxes. In the editor, the fillable fields are highlighted so you can see where to type.
The form is organized into parts:
- Part I: Refundable American Opportunity Credit
- Part II: Nonrefundable Education Credits
- Part III: Student and Educational Institution Information
How filling it in works
- 1
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- 2
Type into it
Click a field and type, or click a box to tick it. Use Text for anything that isn't a field.
- 3
Download your copy
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After you fill it in
Frequently asked questions
Is this the official Form 8863?+
It is the blank PDF published by the IRS (2025). DocZap hosts a copy and isn't affiliated with the IRS. Before you submit it, check the IRS forms and instructions page for a newer version.
How do I fill out Form 8863 online?+
Choose "Fill this form" and the blank form opens in the DocZap editor with 85 fillable fields. Click a field to type, or click a box to tick it. For anything that isn't a field, use the Text tool to type anywhere on the page, or the Image tool to add a picture of your signature. Press Done to download your copy.
Is what I type uploaded anywhere?+
No. The blank form loads from this site, then everything you type stays in your browser tab. Nothing is sent to a server and nothing is saved when you close the tab, so download your finished PDF before you leave.
Where do I send Form 8863 once it's filled in?+
It depends on the form and your situation. The instructions for Form 8863 explain who receives it and how to submit it, so read them first. They are on the IRS forms and instructions page.
How long is Form 8863?+
This PDF (2025) is 2 pages long and has 85 fillable fields, including 60 text boxes and 17 checkboxes.
What parts does Form 8863 have?+
Form 8863 starts with Part I: Refundable American Opportunity Credit; Part II: Nonrefundable Education Credits; Part III: Student and Educational Institution Information. The instructions explain what to enter in each part.
Does it cost anything?+
No. There is no account, no watermark, and no limit on how many forms you fill in.
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- Form 8995Qualified Business Income Deduction Simplified Computation
- Form 8396Mortgage Interest Credit (For Holders of Qualified Mortgage Credit Certificates)
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