George has a form $1098T$ that shows that his total tuition was $$8,900$ for the current year. He did receive scholarships and$/$or grants of $$7,500.$ What is his qualifying expense amount?

a$.$ $$1,400$

b$.$ $$16,400$

c$.$ $$7,500$

d$.$ $$8,900$

e$.$ None, he is too old to take the credit