How To Pay For College [Video] Can You Get a Tax Break for Paying for College? Written by Emily Toffelmireon March 9th, 2021 I came to College Coach after working for many years in college admissions and high school counseling. As a school counselor, I assisted students in the college application process and wrote hundreds of letters of recommendation, while also helping them and their families cope with any emotional, social, and academic concerns throughout the year. I transitioned from the high school setting to the admissions office when I joined the University of Southern California as an assistant director, reading freshmen and transfer applications and collaborating on admission decisions for over 150 majors, including the liberal arts, engineering, business, cinema, and the fine and performing arts. I subsequently took on the role of senior assistant director in the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, where I coordinated the division's Mork, Stamps, Trustee, Presidential and Dean's merit scholarship selection process, as well as recruitment publications and outreach, and traveled everywhere from Honolulu to Miami presenting to and interviewing hundreds of applicants each year. Learn More About Emily american opportunity tax credit, college tax breaks, paying for college, A number of college tax breaks are available, the most lucrative of which is the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC). Does your family qualify, and which types of college expenses are covered by the AOTC? Find out in the latest installment of our video series, We Can Explain. In this video, we answer the question, “Can you get a tax break for paying for college?” and provide tips on how best approach this delicate situation. And don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel to keep up to date on all the latest college planning tips from our college admissions and finance experts. Related Resources Read | Posted on May 15th, 2025 Understanding Cosigner Release for Private Student Loans Read | Posted on April 28th, 2025 College Tax Breaks: Staying Organized for Tax Season Read | Posted on March 18th, 2025 5 Reasons to Have a Job in College
