Topic Summary

A nonresident alien may be eligible to claim:

• Child Tax Credit
• Child and Dependent Care Credit
• Credit for Other Dependents

Generally, students and scholars are not eligible to claim:

• Earned Income Tax Credit
• Education Credits (American Opportunity or Lifetime Learning Credit)

Exceptions may be possible if the nonresident alien is married to a U.S. citizen or resident spouse, and elects to file as Married Filing Jointly.