What is a 1098T?

The UW Form reports all tuition and fees paid to the university, as well as scholarships and financial aid money received during the tax calendar year (Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn quarters). These amounts are reported to the IRS.

One of the purposes of the 1098T form is to help students determine if they (or their parents or guardians who claim them as a dependent) can qualify for an educational tax credit. Please refer to the IRS Publication 970 or visit our Education Tax Credits section for more information.

For tax filing purposes, the 1098T from the UW is an acceptable substitute form of the IRS 1098T form as it contains the same information. The UW 1098T form includes a detailed list at the bottom of the page reporting all transactions with the UW, such as expenses paid and scholarships received. This will allow you to see what is included in Box 1 and Box 5. 

For information on the box # on the 1098T form, please read the instructions from the IRS. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 206-221-2609,  send an email with your student# to taxquest@uw.edu or review the FAQs below. 

Obtaining your 1098T Information

The 1098T is available at the end of January. There are two ways you can receive this form: Electronically or via US Mail. 

Electronically 

Students may choose to receive the IRS Form 1098-T electronically instead of waiting to have it printed and delivered in the mail. Log on to your MyUW account and select the Electronic IRS Form 1098-T Consent option. Doing so will allow students and authorized parents or guardians, to access 1098-T tax forms from your MyUW account as soon as they are available. 

US Mail

The University of Washington will mail you an IRS Form 1098T at the end of January. If you are registered for Winter quarter, the form will be mailed to your local address. Otherwise, it will be sent to your permanent address.

FAQs

Q1. When will the 1098T be available?

The forms will be mailed out by the end of January. If you are currently enrolled, it will be mailed to your billing address. If you are not enrolled, it will be sent to your permanent address. Prior to receiving the 1098T, you may review your account information on MyUW in the third week of January each year. You may also print a copy of your 1098T form from MyUW online.

Q2. Can I get a 1098T Form for previous years?

 Yes, 1098-Ts from previous years may be printed from your MYUW page. You can locate your 1098-T form under UW Resources, Student Finances, and Taxes. Once at your 1098-T form page use the drop-down menu to generate the previous year’s tax form.

Q3. How can I get a corrected 1098T?

If you are a UW student and need corrections to your 1098T for the current year, please contact Student Fiscal Services at 206-221-2609 or send an email to taxquest@uw.edu. Include your student number and details of what needs to be corrected. After we review your record, we will make corrections accordingly. You can print an updated 1098T form from MyUW online.

If you are attending a UW Professional and Continuing Education (PCE) fee based program, you need to contact the PCE accounting office by email at: ctnmrev@uw.edu, making sure to include your student ID number. You may also call the accounting department at 206-685-6330 to request a correction.

Q4. I paid my tuition through UW Professional and Continuing Education, why is the payment information listed under the grant/aid section?

If the person who paid the bill had a different name than the official student name in the database, then it may be listed as grant/aid payment on the 1098T form. Please email the PCE office at: CTNMREV@UW.EDU  for corrections, with your student ID number and a description of the error or call 206-685-6330.

Q5. As Professional and Continuing Education student, why does the 1098T statement say “No” in regards to either being a full-time student, graduate or undergraduate student?

Since PCE students cannot claim the American Opportunity tax credit so they did not indicate whether a student is enrolled full-time or part time or whether they are a graduate or undergraduate student.

Q6. As a student on an F1 visa, do I get at 1098T?

Most students present in the U.S. on an F-1 Student Visa will not quality the AOTC or LLC. Therefore, you will not receive a 1098T.