Form 1098-T FAQ
No, the 1098‑T form is not a bill; it is an informational tax form. The 1098‑T may be used to claim education-related tax benefits on your federal tax return. For guidance specific to your situation, please consult a qualified tax advisor.
You might not get a form if you didn’t have eligible tuition charges in the reporting year, are enrolled only in non-credit courses, or if your contact info is outdated.
- You are enrolled exclusively in non-credit courses.
- You have an expired or inactive mailing address in MyPima. Update your mailing address in MyPima by selecting the Home tab and then selecting Update Personal Information in the Personal Info section.
- You have not provided the College with your Social Security number (see the next question).
- You did not make any payments towards qualified tuition and related expenses (QTRE) incurred during the reporting year.
The 1098-T tax form reports qualified student transactions that occurred during the prior tax year (January 1st to December 31st) and is not term-specific.
The total Payments Received includes payments from any source up to the total Qualified Tuition and Related Expenses (QTRE) for the calendar year. QTRE includes tuition and fees required for enrollment or attendance. Under IRS guidelines, bookstore charges, materials and supplies, and insurance are not QTRE.
Scholarships and grants generally include all payments received from third parties, excluding family members and loan proceeds. This includes payments from governmental and private entities such as the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, civic and religious organizations, and nonprofit entities.
The 1098-T form is available electronically in your MyPima MyAccountManager. It is listed under Statements.
The IRS requires that all 1098-T forms include the student's Taxpayer ID (Social Security Number). Students generally enter their Social Security Number (SSN) on their admissions application.