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12.5 Million

The number of students who took advantage of the American Opportunity Tax Credit last year. The credit offered assistance to middle-class families struggling with college tuition costs.

The number of students who took advantage of the American Opportunity Tax Credit last year. The credit offered assistance to middle-class families struggling with college tuition costs.

Andy Kim is a former GOVERNING staff writer.