Tax Information
2024 1098-T statements will be viewable to qualifying students within Self-Service or mailed no later than 01/31/2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IRS Form 1098-T?
Form 1098-T is a statement that colleges and universities must issue to certain students. It provides the total dollar amount paid by the student for what is referred to as qualified tuition and related expenses (or "QTRE") in a single tax year.
How do I opt-in to receive and view the Form 1098-T electronically?
1.) Log in to your Self-Service portal
2.) Click on "Tax Information"
3.) Click "Change Preferences," then "Receive my 1098 only in electronic format," and then "Save"
4.) Regardless of your electronic preferences, all available tax forms will be available to view/print here.
When will I receive the 1098-T form?
If you opt to receive your 1098-T electronically before the end of the calendar year, you will receive an email in late January notifying you when the form is available in Self-Service. If you do not opt to receive your 1098-T electronically, a paper form will be mailed to your home address on file. The College is required, by law, to provide Form 1098-T to eligible students no later than January 31. Mailed paper forms will be postmarked by January 31.
What semesters are included in my Form 1098-T?
Box 1 of Form 1098-T reflects payments made during the calendar year for qualified tuition and related expenses, and it is not based on when the classes were attended or billed to the student account. Your student financial statement(s) will show the dates payments were posted to your account and are a valuable resource for determining the semesters that are included in your Form 1098-T. These are available online via your Self-Service portal account or can be requested from the Business Office.
I can't get access to my Form 1098-T and have forgotten/lost access to my information.
For assistance with accessing your Self-Service account, contact the College Help Desk at 570-740-0711. Alternatively, you can request that a form be reissued by contacting the Business Office at 800-377-5222, option 3.
I don't understand what I'm supposed to do with this Form 1098-T.
We are unable to provide tax advice. For guidance, you may wish to consider IRS Publication 970, in addition to the IRS's guide to Choosing a Tax Professional.