In 2010 through 2013, Rory borrowed a total of $30,000 for higher education expenses on qualified education loans. In 2014, while still living at home and being claimed by his parents as a dependent, he began making payments on the loan. The first year interest on the loan was reported as $1,750. The amount that Rory can claim on his tax return is:

a) $0. b) $1,500. c) $1,750. d) $2,500.