1098-T (Tuition Tax Form) (opens in a new tab)
What is a 1098-T?
A 1098-T form is an IRS tax form that BYU completes and submits to the IRS for most students. It provides documentation of tuition and tuition-related expenses paid in a calendar year. The information provided can help determine your eligibility for certain tax credits, including the American Opportunity Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit.
BYU typically publishes the 1098-T forms at the end of January (January 31). You can access the information online through My Financial Center (opens in a new tab). Select Student Tax Information on the My Financial Center home page.
1098-T Eligibility
If your 1098-T is not available when you log in to view it, the reason will appear where the form would normally be displayed, along with information about whom to contact to update your personal information.
The most common reasons for not being issued a 1098-T include:
- Not a BYU degree-seeking student
- No qualified payments received in the year in question
- No valid U.S. address
- No Social Security number
If you have questions about whether you are eligible for a 1098-T, email 1098t@byu.edu (opens in a new tab) or call 801-422-6629.
Using a 1098-T
BYU does not issue advice or counsel about how to file taxes. If you have specific questions about how to report the 1098-T, contact a tax specialist.
1098-T questions and answers
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Toggle ItemCan international students request a 1098-T?
International students should contact International Student and Scholar Services at 801-422-2695 (opens in a new tab) or intloff@byu.edu (opens in a new tab) about eligibility and special requests. Receiving a 1098-T does not by itself establish eligibility for an education tax credit.
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Toggle ItemWhy does the amount differ from the tuition for my semester?
Form 1098-T reports payments during a calendar year, which may not be the same year you attend classes. For example, tuition for a winter semester paid in December may be reported in the prior calendar year rather than the year that winter semester begins. Scholarship payment timing can also affect the amounts shown.
Review your payment history and other financial records before assuming the form needs a correction.
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Toggle ItemHow do I see the transactions behind the amounts?
Open your 1098-T in My Financial Center, then select View Transaction Info. This shows the transactions that make up the amounts in Boxes 1 and 5.
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Toggle ItemWhat if my 1098-T needs to be corrected?
First review the payment dates and transaction details in My Financial Center. A difference between the year you paid tuition and the year you attended classes does not necessarily mean the form is incorrect.
If you still believe information on the form is incorrect, email 1098t@byu.edu (opens in a new tab) or call 801-422-6629 (opens in a new tab).
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Toggle ItemHow are scholarships, grants, and loans reported?
Scholarships and grants are reported in the calendar year they are posted to your student account. Reductions to scholarships or grants reported for a prior year appear in Box 6. Student loans are not reported as scholarships or grants because they must be repaid.
For help understanding how these amounts affect your tax return, consult a qualified tax professional.
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Toggle ItemWhere can I find explanations of the boxes and prior-year adjustments?
Use the IRS instructions for Forms 1098-E and 1098-T (opens in a new tab) for explanations of the reporting boxes, including prior-year adjustments.
BYU’s 1098-T office can explain the transactions reported on your BYU form. A qualified tax professional can advise you on how those amounts affect your return.
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Toggle ItemDo I need to attach my 1098-T to my tax return?
No. Form 1098-T is provided to help you prepare your tax return. BYU reports this information directly to the IRS. Keep the form with your tax records and follow the instructions for your return.
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