I know you feel this is unfair, however Intuit Turbo Tax is correctly applying the provisions of the Income Tax Act. These provisions state that tuition credits must be applied prior to certain other credits such as your student loan interest. Please note Ordering of Credits 118.92 in this link http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/I-3.3/page-185.html#docCont
It will not matter if you paper file your return, use another soft ware product, or take your return to a qualified tax preparer or an accountant, the application of these credits will be the same.
