No, absolutely not. It does not make you responsible for anything to the dependent at all.
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If they live in your house, legally yes you can claim them. You can also claim a student in college as a dependent up to 21 years of age. So even if your student is paying their entire way, legally they can still be someone's dependent. When the child files their tax returns, they have to put that someone claims them as a dependent, or the IRS may look at why the guardian is also claiming them as a dependent.
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If you're providing shelter and financial assistance to that student then you can claim them until their no longer dependent on you financially. They just can't file taxes for them selves in the same year that you're claiming them.
The requirements for a teacher's assistant certification is quite lax when it comes to education; it is dependent on which school district/state the teacher's assistant wishes to work in. The only required education a teacher's assistant needs is a high school diploma combined with on the job training. However, some college education or a college degree in something related to the education field/working with children is preferred and provides better opportunities. There are available college programs for graduate students that specifically address teacher's assistant.
No, grandparents cannot receive a tax deduction for contributing to college expenses unless they are the legal guardians of the student.
Yes you need a college education to be a vet
Windhoek College of Education was created in 1978.
Samtse College of Education was created in 1960.
Amrita College of Education was created in 2006.
Eltham College of Education was created in 1972.
Paro College of Education was created in 1975.