1098-T - Can I claim AOTC?

My wife received her 1098-T form for the tuition paid in 2024. Can we claim the AOTC credit even though her classes started in January 2025 and this is her first semester/time in college? I was confused by the wording:

"Did [NAME] finish an academic period (term, quarter, or semester) as a half-time or full-time student in 2024?"

I answered NO to that cause this is her first time going to college unless I am understanding it wrong.

If I answer no, it seems I cannot claim the credit? Following prompts for NO response.

"On the Student Information screen, you told us that [NAME] was not a half-time student for at least one academic period during 2024. This means that [NAME] is NOT eligible for the American Opportunity Credit."

Is this true?