1098-T Tax Information
The 1098-T form is used by eligible educational institutions to report information about their students to the IRS as required by the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997.
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How to View your 1098-T
Students may access Campus Connection to view and print 1098-Ts. 1098-Ts are generated each January for the prior calendar year. 1. Log in to Campus Connection 2. Select the "Financial Account" Tile 3. Click "View 1098-T" 4. Select the form you wish to view by tax year Mail Delivery of 1098-T Form Paper copies of the 1098-T form will not be automatically mailed to students. If a student prefers to have a paper form mailed to their home address listed in Campus Connection, they must complete the 1098-T Mail Delivery Request Form found below by December 31st. Electronic copies of the 1098-T forms will still be available on Campus Connection.
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What is a 1098-T?
Eligible educational institutions are required to submit the student's name, address, and taxpayer's identification number (TIN), enrollment and academic status. Beginning with 2003, educational institutions must also report amounts to the IRS pertaining to qualified tuition and related expenses, as well as scholarships and/or grants, taxable or not. A 1098-T form must also be provided to each applicable student. It serves to alert students that they may be eligible for federal income tax education credits. It should not be considered as tax opinion or advice. While it is a good starting point, the 1098-T, as designed and regulated by the IRS, does not contain all of the information needed to claim a tax credit. There is no IRS requirement that you must claim the tuition and fees deduction or an education credit. Claiming education tax benefits is a voluntary decision for those who may qualify. Students may access Campus Connection to view and print 1098-Ts. 1098-Ts are generated each January for the prior calendar year. ** Please note, that as mandated by the Internal Revenue Service, Valley City State University has changed the reporting method on 1098-T forms to report amounts paid (Box 1) for qualified tuition and related expenses in the calendar year, rather than amounts billed (Box 2) used prior to 2018. Please consult your tax professional if you have questions about this change. VCSU is unable to provide tax advice to students and families.