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Tax Statements (Form 1098-T)

The Form 1098-T is an informational form provided to you and the IRS that reports, among other things, amounts paid for qualified tuition and related expenses. This form:

  • Can help you and/or your tax professional determine if you are eligible for the American Opportunity Credit or the Lifetime Learning Credit.
  • May be useful in calculating the amount of the allowable education tax credits.
  • Should not be attached to your federal income tax return when you claim education tax credits.

IRS Links

To view an electronic copy of your 1098-T online:

  1. Log on to UAccess Student Center
  2. In the BURSAR ACCOUNT drop-down menu, click on "1098T Forms"
  3. Click on "CONTINUE TO ECSI" to be directed to Heartland Campus Solutions ECSI (Heartland ECSI), where you can obtain your form(s)
  4. If there is a problem when you attempt to continue to ECSI, please visit ECSI Search For Your Tax Document.

If you have specific questions about the amounts reported on your 1098-T, please contact us.

Information for Tax Year 2024

View our interactive sample Form 1098-T to help you understand the information contained in each box.

View Sample Form 1098-T

Frequently Asked Questions

If you did not receive a 1098-T, the most common reasons are:

  • The University of Arizona did not have a valid social security number on file for you. Please contact the Registrar's Office to update your personal information. Once your information is updated, contact us to request your 1098-T.
  • The University of Arizona did not have a current address for you. To change your address information go to UAccess. Once your address is changed, contact us to request your 1098-T.
  • The amount of qualified tuition and related expenses paid during the calendar year was zero.
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The 2024 1098-T includes the period from 1/1/2024 through 12/31/2024. Reporting activity on a calendar year basis can create a timing difference on the student's 1098-T which is most apparent during the first and fourth year of attendance. This difference can be caused by Spring semester activity being posted in different calendar years. Payments for tuition may be made in December, approximately 1.5 months prior to the beginning of the term, and the associated scholarships and grants are posted by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid in January of the following year. The IRS requires institutions to report on form 1098-T in this manner.
The amounts on your 1098-T form are for your information and may or may not be what you report on your federal tax return. Please consult your payment records and your tax professional.
Additional information concerning the American Opportunity Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit is available in IRS publication 970, Tax Benefits for Higher Education. You may also refer to the IRS Tax Tips - Higher Education Expenses for online and interactive assistance. Other questions concerning eligibility should be directed to your tax professional. The University cannot offer tax or legal advice.
Yes, the person claiming you as a dependent can take the credit if you are otherwise eligible.
The IRS does not require the University to file a Form 1098-T for foreign students who are not US residents for tax purposes. This is because non-resident alien students are not eligible for education tax benefits. However, the University cannot definitively determine which foreign students are residents for tax purposes. Also, the IRS does require the University to provide a 1098-T to a non-resident alien student who requests one. For these reasons, we provide 1098-T forms to all students who have a tax identification number on file with the University, including foreign students who may or may not be eligible for an education tax benefit.

The University of Arizona issues an IRS form 1098-T to students who may be eligible for the American Opportunity Credit or the Lifetime Learning Credit when filing a tax return per IRS requirements. Section 6109 of the Internal Revenue Code requires you to provide your correct SSN or TIN to persons who must file information returns with the IRS (such as the University of Arizona). Failure to provide your SSN or TIN to us may result in you receiving an IRS penalty of $50.

In order to comply with IRS regulations, you will need to submit a Change of Personal Information (including your signature) and present your social security card or TIN card or a legible copy of the card to the Office of the Registrar. The office is located in the Administration Building and is open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. If sending by US Mail, send to: Office of Registration and Transcripts, Administration Building, PO Box 210066, Tucson AZ 85721-0066. If you are an International Student, the Change of Personal Information is processed through the International Student Programs and Services Office at 915 N. Tyndall Ave or 520-621-4627.

If you are nonresident alien and do not have a TIN and will not file a U.S. tax return, this does not apply to you.

The University of Arizona school code is U6.