Can a separate filer claim any of the education credits?

Select one: a. No: The filer cannot claim either of the education credits, but can instead defer the costs through a carryover to a following year in case their filing status changes. b. Yes: The filer can claim the American Opportunity Credit, but not the Lifetime Learning Credit c. Yes: The filer can claim the Lifetime Learning Credit, but not the American Opportunity Credit d. No: MFS automatically makes the taxpayer ineligible for claiming the American Opportunity Credit or the Lifetime Learning Credit