Question: 1098 t has nothing in box 1?
Answer: Your 1098-T should have an amount in Box 1 or Box 2 if tuition was billed or paid. If the amount in Box 5 (Scholarships/Grants) exceeds the amount of tuition, you would not qualify for a credit. If you believe the 1098-T is incorrect, you could ask the school for a corrected one.